October 12, 2025
by In today’s fast-evolving digital era, innovation has become the universal language of progress—transcending borders, cultures, and industries. From Lagos to London, Seattle to Singapore, creative minds are reimagining how we live, work, and connect. At the center of this global movement is Innov8League, a fast-growing platform uniting startups, innovators, and investors through one powerful mission: connecting talent with opportunity.
Global Innovation Exchange Live 2025
On December 13, 2025, Innov8League will host its first-ever Global Innovation Exchange Live, streaming worldwide on YouTube @Innov8League.
This event will bring together startups, founders, investors, and professionals in technology and innovation from across the globe. Designed as a hub for networking, collaboration, and discovery, participants will be able to:
- Meet potential co-founders
- Discover emerging startups
- Exchange groundbreaking ideas
- Explore funding and mentorship opportunities
Event Theme: Building the Future—Innovation, AI, and the New Global Economy
The Global Innovation Exchange Live will spotlight how artificial intelligence, decentralized technology, and cross-border collaboration are reshaping the global economy. Founders will have the chance to pitch their startups, connect with mentors, and gain insights from industry leaders driving innovation at scale.
Meet the Founders
The event will be hosted by Akinyemi Iledare and Ahmed Ogundimu, co-founders of Innov8League—two visionary leaders fueling a movement that empowers innovators and emerging ecosystems worldwide.
- Akinyemi Iledare, a tech ecosystem builder and innovation advocate, has led initiatives at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Through partnerships with AWS Startups, Black Founders Network, and Black Ambition, he continues to champion opportunities for underrepresented founders—driving inclusive growth through innovation.
- Ahmed Ogundimu, founder of Sigmanox NG Limited, NGScholars, and Clator Mobile App, is a product leader known for blending technology, operations, and entrepreneurship to create scalable impact. His work spans education access, digital transformation, and innovation mentorship across Africa and beyond.
Together, they’ve grown Innov8League from a simple idea into a global network connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders across industries and continents. Their shared vision is to make innovation a collective force for global growth, inclusion, and collaboration—especially for African founders taking their ideas to the world stage.
The Innov8League Journey So Far
Since its launch, Innov8League has hosted two successful hackathon rounds in 2025, spotlighting creative solutions to real-world challenges. Standout winners like GreaseBoss and Shimmer Parking App have gone on to secure investor interest and international recognition.
The competition has also attracted world-class judges shaping innovation globally:
- Ahmed Tijani, Operations & Supply Chain Leader at Amazon Logistics, advancing sustainability and performance in large-scale logistics systems.
- Balaji Muthazhagan, Software Engineer at Pinterest, building infrastructure powering billions of ad requests.
- Martina Ononiwu: Global Business Strategist and Consultant, Runstead Services.
- Michael Olagbaju, BIM and AI Integration Specialist, pioneering smart construction technologies.
- Philip Adigwe, London-based Performance Marketing Director, leading digital transformation in hospitality, travel, and consumer sectors—delivering over $4.8 million in direct bookings through performance-led campaigns.
These collaborations reflect the strength of the Innov8League ecosystem—where expertise meets opportunity, and innovation becomes a shared journey.
What’s Next: Innov8League 3.0
Looking ahead, Innov8League is gearing up for Innov8League 3.0, expanding its reach with new global partners, funding access, and startup accelerator programs. The next edition will open doors for thousands of young founders, innovators, and changemakers ready to build solutions for the next decade.
🚀 Startups and judges interested in joining the 3.0 cohort can register now:
👉 Register Here
The Future of Innovation
As Innov8League continues to inspire and empower the next wave of innovators, one thing is certain—the future of innovation is global, inclusive, and unstoppable.
