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.

Ventilator

Ventilator

Dyson
United Kingdom, Europe
Smart ring

Smart ring

Oura partners with UCSF
Finland, Europe
Autonomous delivery robots

Autonomous delivery robots

Meituan Dianping
China, Asia
Ventilators and air purifiers

Ventilators and air purifiers

Ford, GE and 3M  partnership
United States of America (USA), North America
Virtual educational classes

Virtual educational classes

Zoos and aquariums 
United States of America (USA), North America
New telehealth

New telehealth

LiveMD
United States of America (USA), North America
3D printed mask 

3D printed mask 

Genesis Plastics 
United States of America (USA), North America
Snoods with a virus-safe coating

Snoods with a virus-safe coating

Virustatic
United States of America (USA), North America
Nurse helper droid

Nurse helper droid

Diligent Robotics
United States of America (USA), North America
Robots to distribute hygiene

Robots to distribute hygiene

Asimov Robotic
India, Asia
Recycled plastic to make COVID masks

Recycled plastic to make COVID masks

Chak Daeng temple
Thailand, Asia