innovation
In the spotlight: Accessibility Award
Have you ever struggled with: Drinking a cup of tea; Your creative flow and self-expression; Chilling on your X-Box; Catching a train? How many? One, or maybe none? For the … Read more
Tech4Good Awards 2016: Meet the Winners
The winners of the AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards 2016 have been announced at a glittering ceremony at BT Centre. Our 28 finalists were joined by special guests from the worlds of … Read more
3 words to address the world
Around 75% of the world suffers from inadequate addressing systems – around 4 billion people. An address means that people can receive vital deliveries and aid, disease can be reported … Read more
GoodSAM creates a network of lifesavers across the world
GoodSAM (Smartphone Activated Medic) is a London-based social enterprise, who have created a smartphone alerter and responder app, dispatch system and extensive network of trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and other … Read more
BT Infinity Lab and TechHub team up for a ‘Connected Society’
BT have sponsored the Tech4Good Awards since the very beginning, kindly offering support throughout the whole process, as well as the loan of the BT Tower and BT Centre for … Read more
Zubabox brings digital technology to remote areas
Computer Aid International is a UK registered charity based in North London which refurbishes unwanted IT equipment in the UK and delivers it for reuse in schools, hospitals and charities … Read more
Bringing global expeditions to the classroom
Digital Explorer is a social enterprise that develops education projects in collaboration with scientific and cultural expeditions, helping to bring the world to the classroom and encouraging young people to … Read more
Shortlists announced for 2014 – and more about the People’s Award
In case you haven’t spotted it the shortlists for this year’s Tech4Good Awards have been announced. We have 23 finalists in seven categories so take a look at who’s made … Read more
Affordable solar power for mobile phones
Mobile phones at the bottom of the economic pyramid markets are becoming very valuable because they give people access to opportunities. Subsistence farming adds very little value to an economy … Read more
Helping charities fundraise using the internet
The Big Give is a not-for-profit, charitable website which helps charities to use the internet to fundraise in innovative ways. Every year, the Big Give runs an online matched funding … Read more
Global Autocorrect, LexAble
Global AutoCorrect is the brainchild of Neil Cottrell, a 26-year-old graduate, who is severely dyslexic. He initially developed the software as a solution to overcome his own difficulties. After graduating … Read more
Tech4Good Trophy Travels To Kenya
“The experience has been great and we hope to continue to deepen our understanding of the value of technology…” ActionAid won the Innovation Award 2012 for their visionary use of … Read more