Studnovation: Inspiring Creative Innovations Among Students in Akwa Ibom State University

Abstract

The aim of this study was to inspire third year students of Akwa Ibom State University to produce creative and innovative prototypes of products and services that will address the need of the society. Using an innovative method of teaching through a three-month course structure to tutor them on creativity, innovation and opportunity recognition, the third year students were required to develop prototypes of innovative products and services to address societal challenges in their field of interest. Findings reveal various studnovative prototypes indicating that educating students on creativity, innovation and opportunity recognition with a challenge of developing prototypes of solutions to societal problems can lead to the much needed Job creation by students thereby reducing the rate of unemployment in the nation

Keywords: Studnovation, Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship