ICFI's Frugal Innovation for Sustainable Futures program stands out for its interdisciplinary approach and real-world impact. By bringing together students from Leiden University, TU Delft, and Erasmus University Rotterdam, they create a diverse learning environment where students can explore frontier innovation thinking and its societal relevance.
Through a 12-week field assignment, students immerse themselves in practical applications of theory, gaining invaluable experience in addressing complex global challenges. Frugal innovation, rooted in the principles and power of simplicity and resourcefulness, offers a fresh perspective on problem-solving, challenging mainstream practices and paving the way for sustainable solutions to pressing societal issues. As frugal innovation gains traction as a transformative force in global discourse, ICFI's program equips students with the knowledge and skills to make meaningful contributions to a more sustainable and equitable world. Discover below how five student teams worked on sustainable solutions worldwide in 2024–2025.
The videos of these projects have all been collected in a single YouTube playlist, which can be viewed via the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeggb8VMJqk7JUzGIbWYeD8-5beB10Sw1