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

Face masks

Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Gucci
Italy, Europe
Voice biometrics

Voice biometrics

 Vocalis Health
Israeli, Asia
Udupi

Udupi

Vijna Labs
India, Asia
Antimicrobial masks and touch-less door openers

Antimicrobial masks and touch-less door openers

Dreamlab
United States of America (USA), North America
Health monitoring using drones

Health monitoring using drones

Draganfly
United States of America (USA), North America
Safe Trace

Safe Trace

Enigma
United States of America (USA), North America
Stop COVID-19

Stop COVID-19

Opus
United States of America (USA), North America
Anti-viral textiles

Anti-viral textiles

Sonovia
Israeli, Asia
Reusable face visor

Reusable face visor

Architecture and design studio
Global
ZeSight

ZeSight

ZeSight
New Zealand, Oceanian