Empowering rural women with low-cost sanitary pad machines addresses menstrual hygiene crises, creates jobs, and reduces stigma.

The Matibabu device offers a non-invasive, mobile tool for quick malaria diagnosis and treatment, crucial for low-resource settings.

The Jompy Water Boiler tackles water safety and cooking needs by heating water to eliminate bacteria while allowing for cooking.

SolarSPELL's solar-powered library boosts learning in remote areas lacking infrastructure offering access to educational resources.

iSat Africa tackles rural internet scarcity with satellite-based systems, connecting schools and clinics, boosting access.

WateROAM: Singapore startup making portable, solar-powered water filters that clean water for 100 people, serving 130K across 38 countries,

The Embrace Warmer, a low-cost, electricity-free infant incubator, saves vulnerable newborns in poor regions from hypothermia.

Can fish milk solve Indonesia's dairy shortage? It leverages local fish resources for school lunches, boosting nutrition and jobs.

Aadhaar provides digital IDs to 1.3B Indians, enabling access to services. Despite privacy concerns, it's a model for ID solutions.

Solar Ear offers solar-powered, affordable hearing aids, addressing a global shortage. It gives the deaf community and boosts accessibility.

Petit Pli creates sustainable, expandable children's clothes, reducing waste and saving costs, using recycled material and innovative design

Humanium Metal turns illegal firearms into consumer goods, funding violence-affected areas and tackling hunger.

The Shoe That Grows offers an innovative solution to poverty by providing durable, adjustable footwear for children.

Wonderbag is an eco-friendly cooking solution that uses thermal insulation to slow-cook meals, reducing fuel consumption passively

Discover how RUTF, a ready-to-use therapeutic food, revolutionizes the fight against severe child malnutrition by providing a safe, home-bas

Case study on how drone technology can help low-income neighborhoods with disaster management plans and urban planning.

The UN Women Priorities for Women and Girls Equality

How the Hippo Water Roller Improves Water Access in Africa

How AirQo is monitoring air quality in Africa with low-cost technology.

Rupa is Managing Director, Nereus Capital; Head of Strategy, The Swaddle; and Strategic Advisor to Companies