Terra Industries partners Miva University to develop Africa’s next generation of defence technology talent
Terra Industries has partnered with Miva Open University to strengthen talent development in artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and autonomous systems, as both organisations seek to bridge the gap between academic learning and Africa’s growing demand for deep-tech skills.
Terra Industries has partnered with Miva Open University to strengthen talent development in artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and autonomous systems, as both organisations seek to bridge the gap between academic learning and Africa’s growing demand for deep-tech skills.
The collaboration will provide Miva students with access to industry-led learning, practical research opportunities and mentorship from Terra’s engineering teams, exposing them to real-world challenges in defence technology, autonomous systems and critical infrastructure protection.
The partnership comes as Nigeria intensifies efforts to build indigenous technological capabilities across strategic sectors, including defence manufacturing, cybersecurity and advanced engineering.
Universities are collaborating with private technology firms to equip graduates with industry-relevant skills and accelerate innovation.
The agreement is expected to expose students to emerging technologies powering modern security operations, including artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial systems, robotics and data intelligence, while encouraging collaborative research that addresses local industrial and national security challenges.
The partnership also builds on Terra Industries’ rapid expansion over the past year. Founded in 2024, the company develops autonomous land, air and maritime systems through its ArtemisOS software platform and recently expanded its funding to $34 million to scale manufacturing, engineering and deployments across Africa.
Earlier this year, Terra also entered a joint venture with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to localise the production of drones, robotics systems, cybersecurity infrastructure and other advanced defence technologies.
The partnership aims to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem, reduce dependence on imported technologies and position the country as a regional hub for high-tech security innovation.
Through the collaboration, both organisations hope to nurture a new generation of engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs capable of building technologies that not only strengthen Africa’s security infrastructure but also contribute to the continent’s broader digital industrialisation agenda.
