Tech4Dev

Accelerating innovative and beneficiary-centered
technological solutions for positive impact

EPFL Tech4Dev aims to implement innovative technological solutions that can scale and reach a growing number of beneficiaries in the global South. The initiative is one among a few that explores novel ways for universities to contribute to the economic, social, and environmental development in the global South, and advances these current approaches with its dedicated technological entrepreneurship angle.

Tech4Dev will focus on providing experience-based education, promoting impactful entrepreneurial solutions, as well as innovative cross-sector research projects – all focused on relevant sustainability challenges sourced from Tech4Dev’s NGO Council.

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Pillars of Action

Tech4Dev Grant

NGO Council

Social Innovation Camp

Emerge Labs

Summer School

Coming soon

NEWS

Computational methods for flood-resilient shelters in South Sudan

Driven by a need to respond to severe and increasing seasonal flooding in South Sudan, this project aims to improve shelter assistance through the creation of a more resilient shelter design.

Le designer suisse Fabien Roy primé à Milan

Le Vaudois Fabien Roy, ancien étudiant de l’Ecole d’art de Lausanne (ECAL), s’est distingué lors de la Milan Design Week, qui ferme ses portes vendredi, en remportant l’un des cinq prix du salon. Il a conçu une couveuse pour nouveau-nés adaptée à l’Afrique subsaharienne.

EPFL researchers put technology to work for the global South

Tech4Dev, an EPFL program to develop technology that addresses the specific needs and living conditions of communities in the developing world, has announced four new winning projects for its research grants.

From a super-tough incubator to a pillow that turns off the internet, Global Grad Show highlights design innovations

This year, the ideas were selected from 1,600 submissions from 270 universities in 60 countries. Held in Dubai, the show is an interactive annual exhibition, which has gone virtual for its sixth year.

Practical technologies for the global South

The Tech4Dev program connects EPFL researchers with NGOs in order to develop technologies able to address specific needs in the global South and withstand local conditions. Four projects have been awarded grants following the first call for proposals.

Tech4Dev 2021 Operational Report Download

Tech4Dev 2020 Operational Report Download

Contact

In you have any additional question concerning the Tech4Dev program, do not hesitate to contact us!

Tiphaine Detoudeville

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