Tech4Dev Advances 6 New Projects into Prototyping Phase for 2026
From climate resilience and disaster response to sustainable reconstruction, the next cohort of Tech4Dev projects moves from research to real-world testing.
The Tech4Devprogramme has selected six new projects to enter its prototyping phase in 2026, marking the next step in transforming research into practical solutions for communities facing urgent global challenges. Read the full news on EPFL News page by clicking below
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Tech4Dev at the ChangeNOW Summit in Paris in April 2026
Within the frame of the Tech4Dev programme of EPFL EssentialTech Centre, our Programme Manager, Dr. Tiphaine Detoudeville, hosted a roundtable at the international ChangeNOW Summit on April 1st in Paris, titled “From Research to Impact Investing in Scalable Local Climate Solutions.”
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Semester Projects Opportunites for EPFL Students open now!
EssentialTech Centre opens 3 Semester projects open to EPFL students. These are for three projects in the Health and Sustainable Development areas: GlobalO2, GlobalNeoNat and RenAllCare. A fantastic opportunity to join a great team and work on meaningful projects.
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AGILIS prosthetic foot field trial
AGILIS - our prosthetic foot developped with ICRC - is now tested in the field