Aduragbemi Omiyale
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
A portable water disinfection system known as REINLIGHT has been developed by three students of Bayero University, Kano and their invention has won them a third place at the Ericsson Innovation Awards (EIA) 2022.
The students entered the competition under the name Team Schrodinger Energy. Their innovation fetched them €5,000 and mentorship opportunities.
The judges selected the team because their product aims to reduce numerous health risks associated with water and works in areas lacking electricity.
“We are thrilled to have been awarded third place in the Ericsson Innovation Awards 2022. The support and mentorship we received throughout the competition have been invaluable, and we are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference with our mobile water disinfection system.
“We will keep pushing until everyone has access to clean, potable water, and we cannot wait to see the impact it will have on communities in need,” the team said.
“The Ericsson Innovation Awards is a crucial platform for nurturing the skills and creativity of young talent, and we are thrilled to see Team Schrodinger Energy win third place in this year’s competition.
“Their movable water disinfection system not only addresses a crucial problem faced by many communities but also demonstrates the innovative spirit and potential of young talent in Nigeria.
“At Ericsson, we are dedicated to developing problem solvers and fostering a culture of innovation. We congratulate the team on their well-deserved recognition and are excited to see the impact their solution will have on improving public health and wellbeing,” the Country Manager of Ericsson Nigeria, Mr Peter Olusoji Ogundele, said.
With more than 1,300 students from universities around the world participating, the theme of this year’s EIA was Impact Our Sustainable Future.
Entrants were asked to propose solutions and create technological products and solutions to tackle challenges such as food waste, water purity, and renewable energy sources.
The competition concluded at the Ericsson headquarters in Kista, Sweden, in December after more than six months of proposal development, mentorship from Ericsson solution and business professionals, and analysis, with more than €50,000 in prizes distributed.
