Dossier Frugal Innovation (Eng)

Dossier Frugal Innovation

Smart solutions for a sustainable future

The Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre for Frugal Innovation in Africa (CFIA) is an academic research centre focused on frugal innovation. Technological and research projects are used to investigate the development of scientifically sound frameworks leading to more a effective use of frugal innovations and technologies. In addition, through teaching and consulting, knowledge on frugal innovation is exchanged.

Scientists from Leiden University, Delft University of Technology and Erasmus University Rotterdam work together in the multidisciplinary Centre for Frugal Innovation in Africa.
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Prof. Knorringa talks about smart innovations

In November 2017, the Centre for Frugal Innovation in Africa organised an international...

Frugal: the innovation method of the future

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How do you develop a thermometer for Africa

Design a special clinical thermometer for Africa: this is one of the projects being...

Sardine-tin lamps and wooden fridges: Meet Central African Republic's "frugal innovators"

By Inna Lazareva, BANGUI, Feb 7 2018 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The discarded sardine...

New Minor Frugal Innovation for Sustainable Global Development

In the new joint minor ‘Frugal Innovation for Sustainable Global Development’, students learn how frugal innovation can contribute to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The minor will start in September 2018. Frugal innovation

Working Papers from the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre for Frugal Innovation in Africa

These Working Papers are written and published by the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre for...

The market introduction of micro gasifying cook stoves and sawdust pellets in Zambia

In urban Zambia one initiative for sustainable energy provision has been the introduction...

University-driven inclusive innovations in the Western Cape of South Africa

Official project title: University-led Inclusive Innovations Project leader: Prof. Robert...

'Poverty, the greatest global challenge facing the world today' - New Minor Frugal Innovation

Africa, the continent that is traditionally seen as needy, is increasingly often also...