Health & Wellbeing
An AI-powered mental health and wellness app for families
The app helps families understand each other’s emotions – encouraging the right conversations at the right time.
COVID-19 – Innovators Respond
We’re tracking the most impactful and positive innovations related to the coronavirus pandemic. See the latest below or view and search our entire innovation database.
Health & Wellbeing
Deep AI imaging diagnostics help doctors prioritise care
South African startup Envisionit has developed technology that can scan more than 2,000 x-rays per minute.
Health & Wellbeing
Breathalyser prototype is found to accurately test for COVID-19 in under five minutes
The device is over 95 per cent accurate at detecting both symptomatic and asymptomatic infections, providing a response in under five minutes.
Health & Wellbeing
Travel app donates one vaccine to a country in need for every COVID-19 vaccination certificate registered
Every time a user uploads their proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the app, the company will donate an additional vaccine to a vulnerable country.
Health & Wellbeing
Automated disinfection system gives businesses a break from cleaning
Fog-Ez’s automated disinfection system allows users to pre-program treatments around their schedule, providing both business and the public with greater peace of mind.
Health & Wellbeing
Antimicrobial textile coating destroys COVID-19 in five minutes
All traces of the virus are gone from fabrics within 30 minutes.
Architecture & Design
Tech-driven work pods made using sustainable materials
The pods are complete with all the tools needed to work or rest and are designed with wellbeing and sustainability in mind.
Health & Wellbeing
A new way to manufacture and deliver thermally stable vaccines
Researchers are working on ways to create vaccines that do not need to be cooled to low temperatures and can be easily transported.
Health & Wellbeing
Essential medication delivered to your doorstep
A digital healthcare service has received new funds to expand into Southeast Asia as well as enter new markets.
Mobility & Transport
Connected bike helmet uses motion-activated lights to keep riders safe
The system warns riders of approaching traffic and flashes brake lights to alert cars.
Work & Lifestyle
Startup moves drive-thru workers off-site
A startup has developed a platform that allows drive-thru workers to take customer orders remotely.
Health & Wellbeing
Prayer mat helps mosque-goers socially distance
The mats are around 180 cm wide to keep worshippers farther apart and are made of sustainable, “non-tearable” paper.
