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.

Corono Shield

Corono Shield

Droom
India, Asia
Drones Monitor

Drones Monitor

Marut Dronetech
India, Asia
Big Data and facial recognition

Big Data and facial recognition

SenseTime and Hanwang Technology
China, Asia
AI-powered infrared system

AI-powered infrared system

Baidu
Beijing government
Autonomous vehicles

Autonomous vehicles

Apollo and Neolix
China, Asia
Contact Tracing App

Contact Tracing App

Ministry of Health
Uganda, Africa
Hand-free sanitizer

Hand-free sanitizer

Students from the Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU) and Kabale University
Uganda, Africa
COVIDSafe App

COVIDSafe App

Australian Government
Australia, Oceania
Australian Government WhatsApp channel for COVID-19

Australian Government WhatsApp channel for COVID-19

Australian Government
Australia, Oceania