Project

DELT-HER

Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her.

Women in Engineering Innovation Entrepreneurship STEM Capacity Development

About the Project

Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-HER) is an initiative designed to support women in engineering, technology and innovation by creating opportunities for research, entrepreneurship, mentorship, capacity development and the advancement of women-led technological solutions.

The initiative supports innovative projects across different sectors and provides a platform for women engineers and innovators to transform ideas into practical solutions and enterprises. DELT-HER contributes to a more inclusive technology and engineering ecosystem while supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and national development.

Objectives

Increase the representation and impact of women in engineering
Support innovative ideas from women engineers through funding and mentorship
Build a more inclusive engineering and technology ecosystem

Key Information

Delivered jointly by PICTT and NASENI
Provides funding, mentorship and entrepreneurship support to selected innovators

Partners

National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)

Location

Nationwide (Nigeria)

DELT-HER Impact & Project Portfolio

DELT-HER 2.0 (14)

Chiamaka Ozoemena — Rail Guardian System
Risikat Folashade Adebiyi — Intelligent Road Surface Condition Monitoring and Communication System
Amina Suleiman Rajah — No Pain Pal Device for Painless Injections
Baraka Makinde-Isola — Affordable and Biodegradable Menstrual Pads from Locally Sourced Materials
Dr. Zainab Rabiu — Manufacturing Technology Using Bio-Resources for Healthy Confectionery
Halima Saliu — Water Purification Using Agro-Waste Nano Materials
Faridah Makanjuola Adepetan — Waste to Wealth: Biogas and Organic Fertiliser Renewable Energy Engineering
Ayom Florence Doosur — Smart Land Intrusion Monitoring and Alarm System for Conflict Prevention in Benue State and Across Nigeria
Aisha Rilwanu Sidi — AI-Powered Livestock Disease Detection for Rural Farmers
Anthonia Bukar Bwala — Portable Water Purification System for Rural Communities in North-Western Nigeria
Nafisat Tijani — Neem Oil Extraction and Soap Production System in Northern Nigeria
Halima Mustapha — Onion Storage Using IoT and Solar-Powered Fans
Elizabeth Chiketarauba — Torquenova: 2-Seater Electric Vehicle
Dr. Uwaghosasere Umweni — OVREN: AI Culturally Intelligent PCOS Care Platform

DELT-HER 1.0 (6)

Engr. Abisola Ayomide Olayiwola — Solar-Powered Snail Shelling Machine
Engr. Dr. Ikechukwu Ijeoma Francisca — Automatic Bambara Flour Processing Machine
Engr. Dr. Kudirat Oyewumi Jimoh — Electronic Training Board/Device for Science and Engineering Students
Engr. Amina Ibrahim Khaleel — Drone for Intelligent Real-Time Security and Target Tracking
Patience Ibrahim-Janda — Automobile Brake Pads Produced from Organic Waste
Engr. Rukkaya Abdulmutalib — Artificial Intelligence-Sensored Machine to Monitor Soil Health for Greenhouses

Drone Security Innovation — Amina and Engr. Hauwa Ibrahim Khalil

Amina and Engr. Hauwa Ibrahim Khalil · Security Technology · Drone Technology

A DELT-HER-supported drone security innovation, developed with backing from PICTT and NASENI.

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