A new initiative for SMEs introduced under the SIRIM-Fraunhofer 2.0 programme. Frugal Innovation is an approach to design fit-for-purpose products or services targeting cost-sensitive customer groups. Considering the current situation of COVID-19 outbreak, many companies intend to provide affordable quality products which are suitable for current and new markets.
This awareness programme will provide an introduction and basic understanding of Frugal Innovation. Participants will also gain inspiration from Frugal Innovation case studies and explore the issues that drive the need to think afresh about innovation approach.
UFAL can assist to increase marine aquaculture productivity by reduce the feeding, cost, shorter harvesting cycle, uniform growth and using less intensive manual labour.
A huge market for this technology is in marine aquaculture industry.
Solution
To provide a green technology and cost saving streetlight powered by Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Storage system.
To provide easy installation module and lightweight material for remote area such as area without grid infrastructure, remote areas and near the sea.
Background/Problems :
High installation cost of traditional metal/concrete-based poles, traditional metal/concrete-based poles are prone to corrosion, areas without grid infrastructure are typically without streetlighting.
Solution
Mobile working table for medical procedure (rapid treatment for patients suffering from severe injury and bleeding in emergency department).
Background/Problems :
Medical personnel have to clean the severe bleeding in patients before suturing the wound suffered.
Clinical waste cleaning issue at emergency department giving rise to possible cross infection and contamination.
To provide quality, efficient and effective emergency service to the wounded and trauma patients.
Solution
The extensive examination of the technical process and the long-standing expertise in the field of print materials ensured Creapaper a great competitive advantage and enabled a great ecological impact to be combined with a profitable business model.
The launch of a high-quality and inexpensive solution was not only successful in India, but also gained popularity in the European market in small & mobile medical practices by tapping into a new target group for whom common large devices are no solution.
Solution
The access to a new target group and the combination of aesthetics, usability and functionality made Emporia the market leader in the niche of smartphones for senior citizens.
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