12 Frontier Films for the Festive Season
Around the world, people are looking forward to different celebrations to mark the end of the year. We’ve been counting down the days in December with a list of films to settle down to watch, to remind your brain what’s possible when imagination, innovation and frontier technologies collide.
Making space to play with AI
Despite growing confidence in AI, there’s more appetite than ever to experiment with and learn about it in safe, low-risk ways. Here are three ways we've been intentionally creating space to play with AI.
On the Frontier of Biodiversity Data
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 Biodiversity Data.
From London's Lessons to New York's Gaps: the Conversation on Climate
London Climate Action Week doubled in size this year, signalling greater global engagement with climate solutions. But as the conversation heads to New York, many of the voices that matter most may be notably absent.
On the Frontier of Health Chatbots
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 Health Chatbots.
From scripts to systems: where health chatbots add value
Health chatbots don’t succeed because they’re clever, but because they’re embedded in trusted systems with clear referrals to real people at the right time. Here’s what we’ve learned over six years of pilots.
On the Frontier of Finding Peace
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 Finding Peace.
Unlocking investment for climate adaptation: Introducing the Climate Adaptation Tech & Innovation Lab
Climate adaptation is a critical necessity for the Global South. Yet, private investment in adaptation solutions has been slow. To change this, we’re introducing our Climate Adaptation Tech & Innovation Lab.
On the Frontier of Underhyped Tech
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.
The four things that matter most when scaling circular economy innovations in LMICs
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.
Recommendations for working with nine underhyped frontier technologies
Five recommendations for harnessing and supporting the growth of Underhyped Frontier Tech for International Development.
Underhyped Tech - Bioremediation
Restoring land and water health with nature-based techniques. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Organic Flow Batteries
Storing renewable energy for longer, without mined metals. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Thermal Energy Storage
Capturing and reusing heat for cleaner energy and resilient power. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Algal Photobioreactors
Cultivating algae at scale in an enclosed system for clean energy and carbon capture. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
On the Frontier of Robotics
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.
Patrick’s story: the future of robotics is the Millenium Falcon
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?
On the Frontier of Localised Manufacturing
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 Local Manufacturing.
On the Frontier of Carbon Markets
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 Carbon Markets.
Bridging the Climate Finance Gap
The Global South faces urgent climate challenges, and it also offers significant potential for climate mitigation and adaptation through its ecosystems. But this potential is untapped. Today, Africa receives just 3% of global climate finance.
