Nothing fuels innovation like a crisis, and it was the Covid-19 pandemic that led to the formation of a one-of-a-kind team of international innovators, determined to give the world the initiatives we so sorely need.
Middel & Partners founder and Chairman, Coenie Middel, felt drawn to approach his global network to set up a team that has worked together since March ‘20 to address the global challenges presented by the pandemic. A comprehensive approach ensured that countries, which may be at different stages of the spread of the disease, can learn from each other.
The team, which used the structured FORTH Innovation methodology, generated 748 ideas that have been filtered down to five world-first, exceptional solutions to address the most pressing challenges faced by communities around the world.
Focused on finding practical innovations to manage the spread of Covid-19 and help communities during and after the pandemic, the team worked pro bono, as it was about giving back to societies, especially those most vulnerable to the breakout of the epidemic.
Reaching the final stage of the process, referred to as ‘Homecoming’, the finalised business cases are now ready for implementation and offered free of charge. They are introduced as FoodCall, TechScout, COVID BUSTERS, Universal Teacher and We-NNovation, designed to address hunger, the digital divide, health concerns, education and the changing needs of non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
The motivation behind offering the business cases for free is to ensure that anyone can use them, thus mobilising more people to join the fight against the pandemic.
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