“UK Global Talent David Oyekunle Drives Enterprise Innovation and Mindset Shift amongst Healthcare students at Tangible 01 Summit”
OGBOMOSO, NIGERIA – March 2026 The future of enterprise innovation transformation, and youth-led enterprise took center stage at the Tangible 01 Conference, held at the New Auditorium of the Bowen
OGBOMOSO, NIGERIA – March 2026 The future of enterprise innovation transformation, and youth-led enterprise took center stage at the Tangible 01 Conference, held at the New Auditorium of the Bowen University Teaching Hospital, OGBOMOSO. The event brought together healthcare students, emerging enterprise talents, and innovators for a transformative engagement focused on advancing enterprise thinking, digital innovation, and real-world problem-solving across several ecosystem. The David Oyekunle Prize for Innovation 2026 was awarded at the conference powered through a strategic partnership with the Getitdone Research & Digital Tech Hub, founded by David Oyekunle, a UK Global Talent awardee, and A Fellow of the Association for Project Management (APM) chartered membership organization for the project profession in the world. David Oyekunle, a researcher and a practitioner in data and project management, whose vision for the collaboration was driven by a commitment to promote innovation-led mindsets, strengthen enterprise capacity, and bridge the gap between academia and industry practice. This partnership was established to support the organizer's in building a platform that fosters practical innovation, leadership development, and strategic thinking among young professionals and students, particularly within Nigeria enterprise systems.
A Convergence of Emerging Talents and entrepreneurs Leaders
Convened by Bolaji Okesanu and hosted by Olamide Adetayo, the event brought together a dynamic mix of high-performing medical students and young professionals across Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medical Laboratory Science. The conference featured insightful sessions from leading voices in innovation, leadership, and personal development, alongside a high-level pitch competition designed to test practical problem-solving and enterprise thinking.
The David Oyekunle Prize for Innovation 2026
A major highlight of the event was the David Oyekunle Prize for Innovation, a flagship initiative supporting youth-driven entrepreneur solutions with real-world applicability. This year’s competition showcased a remarkable array of talent, culminating in a historic joint first-place finish before One Heart Foundation finally emerging as the overall winner.
Following a highly competitive pitch session:
Overall winner: One Heart Foundation (23 points)
Grand Prize Co-Winners (23 points each):
- One Heart Foundation
- EssenceX
Technical Excellence Award (21 points):
- Move Logistics
Other Top Finalists:
- Coopvest Africa Pitch Deck (19)
- Ankro Fingerprint (19)
- Adelia Group (18)
- Reada (17)
- Creative Medics (17)
- Starlight Accessori (15)
- Rouxé (14)
- Unimarket (11)
Each finalist received a signed copy of “For When Stars Align”, authored by David Oyekunle.
Driving Innovation with Purpose
Speaking after the event on his LinkedIn account, David Oyekunle emphasized the broader vision behind the initiative: “The future of innovation lies at the intersection of mindset shift, research, execution, and trust. Platforms like Tangible 01 demonstrate that when young minds are empowered with the right structure and opportunity, they can create solutions that transform industries and impact lives globally.” Our goal is to empower 10 million youth by 2035," said David Oyekunle
Inspiring the Next Generation
The conference reinforced the Getitdone philosophy bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical execution while fostering a new generation of leaders equipped to drive innovation across sectors to avoid stagnation.
About David Oyekunle
David Oyekunle is researcher and a practitioner in data and project management committed to advancing global innovation ecosystems and empowering the next generation of professionals through mindset transformation and technical excellence on a global scale. He is a two-time award finalist for the IPMA Global Research Awards and a finalist for the APM Research Paper of the Year Award, in recognition of his contributions to project management research, innovation, and thought leadership. He is also the founder of the GetItDone Digital Tech Hub, an initiative focused on driving enterprise innovation, digital transformation, and leadership development among emerging professionals. Driven by a bold long-term vision, Oyekunle is committed to empowering 10 million youths by 2035 through leadership development, enterprise innovation, and technical excellence, with a strong emphasis on mindset shift as a catalyst for sustainable impact. He is an alumnus of Salford Business School, United Kingdom, and an invited keynote speaker for the University’s Business School graduation ceremony, where he contributes to conversations on innovation, enterprise, and digital transformation. He is also the author of the acclaimed book ‘’For When Stars Align’’. His work continues to inspire a new generation of emerging talents to push the boundaries of innovation, leadership, and digital transformation.
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