Leveraging Grant Opportunities to drive Edupreneurial Innovation: Overcoming Challenges and Strategies for 21st Century Education Success

Authors

  • Muhinat Bolanle BELLO Department of Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Keywords:

Edupreneur, Education, Institution, landscape and evidence-based

Abstract

Edupreneurship, which combines entrepreneurial principles with educational innovation, plays a crucial role in tackling current educational challenges such as personalized learning, technological integration, and equity in education. This study examines the wide range of grant opportunities available to edupreneurs and explores how these funds can contribute to educational transformation. While these opportunities hold significant potential, accessing grant funding is often challenging due to complex application processes and intense competition. By analyzing both global and national funding sources, the study highlights key grants from organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), UNESCO, and Nigeria's Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). It also outlines strategies for successful grant acquisition, focusing on clarity of purpose, innovative approaches, and strong proposal writing, while also identifying common pitfalls to avoid. The research emphasizes the transformative potential of grant-funded initiatives in edupreneurship, fostering rigorous research, evidence-based practices, and systemic improvements in education. By addressing these challenges and strategically leveraging available funding, edupreneurs can drive significant progress in education, improving learning outcomes and promoting greater equity.

Author Biography

Muhinat Bolanle BELLO, Department of Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

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Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

BELLO, M. B. (2025). Leveraging Grant Opportunities to drive Edupreneurial Innovation: Overcoming Challenges and Strategies for 21st Century Education Success. Ilorin Journal of Education, 45(2), 630–645. Retrieved from https://ije.unilorinedu.sch.ng/index.php/ije/article/view/280