Each month we take one global critical challenge and explore what’s happening on the frontier of innovation. This month we're On the Frontier of Underhyped Tech.

We’ve launched our deep dive report on how to scale circular economy solutions in LMICs. Read this accompanying blog post for a summary of the four critical factors determining whether solutions gain traction.

Five recommendations for harnessing and supporting the growth of Underhyped Frontier Tech for International Development.

Restoring land and water health with nature-based techniques. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.

Storing renewable energy for longer, without mined metals. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.

Our AI Legal Assistant pilot aims to incorporate AI as a tool to enhance the Malawian judicial process, reducing case backlog. Read on for the pilot team’s findings from the discovery phase.

Read the findings from the final sprint of the MyDemokrasi pilot, and how the team plans to take the platform forward to advance digital political engagement in Malaysia.

In this edition of our Launchpad series, Grace outlines our adaptive learning approach to evidence generation, and why it is a core part of the FT Hub’s learning methodology.

The methodology behind our Underhyped Frontier Tech for Development exploration.

Detecting risks using durable, reusable sensors where traditional biosensors fail. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.

Powering off-grid communities with sustainable biogas and electricity. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.

Capturing and reusing heat for cleaner energy and resilient power. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.

Self-powered devices that capture energy from their surroundings. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.

Scalable, real-time monitoring for conservation and climate resilience. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.

Monitoring, predicting, and optimising water cycles supply and quality. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.

Cultivating algae at scale in an enclosed system for clean energy and carbon capture. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.

The climate data divide is a major barrier to adaptation in the Global South. We're exploring how climate intelligence could turn adaptation from a cost into an investment opportunity.

In session five of our Launchpad series: Ready to Launch, Frontier Tech Stories Lead Lil digs into the relationship between stories and narratives, and how to understand their connection with each pilot project.

Each month we take one global critical challenge and explore what’s happening on the frontier of innovation. This month we're On the Frontier of Robotics.

Robots are often imagined as sleek, futuristic machines—polished humanoid figures, precise robotic arms, or autonomous delivery bots. But what if the real future of robotics looks more like the Millennium Falcon—messy, modular, and built to withstand real-world conditions?