This post captures learning from the first sprint of our pilot — ELEK TEY, Electrifying Water Transport for Better Livelihoods.

During the Frontier Technologies Hub sixth call for applications, almost two-thirds of the blockchain applications we received wanted to pilot the technology in East Africa.

During our sixth call for Frontier Technologies pilots we received 23 applications for innovations which contained an AI component. Of these applications, 13 sought to test machine learning innovations in South Asia.

This post captures learning from the first sprint of our pilot, “De-duplicating aid to enhance the impact of humanitarian assistance”.

This post captures learning from the first sprint of our pilot — ‘Smart geo-seals to track delivery of humanitarian aid’

The Frontier Technologies Hub is a programme designed to help FCDO advisors apply frontier technologies like 3D printing and the Internet of Things to the biggest challenges in development.

Data-driven technologies have enormous potential to support the work of UK Aid. The FT Hub commissioned a then-DFID wide survey that highlighted big data analysis and applications as holding the greatest potential of any frontier technology to impact its work.

Three challenges we explored in a community meetup.

Here are five pieces of advice for current and future pioneers: things to consider when filling out a Livestreaming application form, or building a team and kicking off a pilot journey.

At the Frontier Tech Hub, learning forms the centerpiece of many of our coaching conversations with teams. Learn more about the crucial role learning plays in our programme.