Nestlé’s has announced the launch of a Research and Development (R&D) Innovation Challenge in Lagos after it kicked off earlier in the week in Ghana.

The company said the launch was part of the company’s efforts to contribute to the local innovation ecosystem.

“It is expected that the challenge will help to boost local entrepreneurship, as well as provide a platform for start-ups, researchers and developers to contribute to local sustainable growth by bringing breakthrough ideas to the market.