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.
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.
Our process for identifying nine underhyped technologies for development
The methodology behind our Underhyped Frontier Tech for Development exploration.
Underhyped Tech - Artificial Biosensors
Detecting risks using durable, reusable sensors where traditional biosensors fail. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Waste-Powered Energy
Powering off-grid communities with sustainable biogas and electricity. 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 - Harvesting Ambient Energy
Self-powered devices that capture energy from their surroundings. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Sensor Networks for Biodiversity
Scalable, real-time monitoring for conservation and climate resilience. One of our nine Underhyped Frontier Technologies for Development.
Underhyped Tech - Water Management Networks
Monitoring, predicting, and optimising water cycles supply and quality. 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.
CLOSED – Technical Advice on Land Tenure Rights for Smallholder Farmers in Colombia
The Frontier Tech Hub is seeking technical support in land rights for smallholder farmers in Colombia. The consultant will use their deep expertise to help analyse challenges, explore root causes, and assess market and landscape factors affecting land tenure.
CLOSED – Independent Technical Expert – Farmer adoption of satellite-based AI water demand estimation platform in Ethiopia
The Frontier Tech Hub is exploring AI-driven satellite-based water demand estimation tools in Ethiopia’s agricultural sector. We’re looking for a consultant to review a technical partner’s research into the needs and barrier to farmer adoption, and routes to sustainability and scaling.
CLOSED – Research into innovation and tech funding in climate adaptation and resilience
We are seeking an expert in grant funding models to support technology and innovation in the climate resilience and adaptation space.
CLOSED – Research into AI for enhancing Learning and Development support within FCDO
We’re seeking a research partner to understand the potential of AI to enhance Learning & Development support within FCDO. Click to find out more and apply.
CLOSED - Briefing Document on delivering AR/VR technologies within the International Criminal Court
We’re exploring how AR/VR tools could be integrated into the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) workflows and seek a consultant to model the requirements for scaling and sustaining AR/VR tools across the ICC.
CLOSED - Humanitarian Technical Expert/s - Advising on enhancing humanitarian coordination in emergencies with frontier technologies
We're seeking a Technical Expert in the humanitarian space who can advise on how to enhance coordination efforts in emergencies using frontier technologies.
CLOSED - Advising on the Technical requirements for supporting community access to renewable energy in Colombia
The FT Hub is seeking (a) technical expert/s with expertise in access to renewable energy by off-grid communities in Colombia, to support a demand-led study of renewable energy access challenges in Colombia.