Innovation uptake has played a significant role in strengthening response to the covid-19 pandemic globally. Some of these innovations are newly developed and others are a modification of existing technologies. The goal of this database is to share information on the technological innovations used in fighting the pandemic that have already made a difference in other parts of the World for adaptation and scaling in the African region.

COVID testing sites

COVID testing sites

Apple 
United States of America (USA), North America
NIPPY 3+ sleep apnoea device

NIPPY 3+ sleep apnoea device

Nippy 
United Kingdom, Europe
Smart distance awareness device

Smart distance awareness device

Aura Aware
Netherlands, Europe
 3D-printed social Distancing sensor

 3D-printed social Distancing sensor

 d'Optron 
Singapore, Asia
ClearMask

ClearMask

ClearMask
switzerland, Europe
COVID-19 Community Monitor'

COVID-19 Community Monitor'

Upinion
Netherlands, Europe
Face masks

Face masks

Melitta pivots
German, Europe
Face shields

Face shields

 Fusion pivots
United States of America (USA), North America
Remote consultations with real-time diagnostics

Remote consultations with real-time diagnostics

Medicspot 
United Kingdom, Europe
Oxygenator equipment to treat COVID patients

Oxygenator equipment to treat COVID patients

 National Chemical Laboratory
India
Coughvid app

Coughvid app

 Embedded Systems Laboratory
 Boston