IDIN explained

IDIN (International Development Innovation Network)
Founder:Amy Smith
Hq Location:Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hq Location City:Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, USA

The International Development Innovation Network (IDIN) is a network led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) D-Lab. It is funded by the United States Agency for International Development and the US Global Development Lab.

History

IDIN was established in 2007 as a project of the MIT D-Lab. It includes over seven hundred innovators from 57 countries who participate in annual International Development Design Summits (IDDS). The first International Development Design Summit was organized by MIT D-Lab in 2007.[1]

Grants and fundings

IDIN offers microgrants[2] [3] [4] [5] and training grants[6] to support innovators working on technological solutions.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: European Tribune – International Development Design Summit. www.eurotrib.com. 2017-01-30.
  2. Web site: IDIN Microgrant Initiative. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 2017-01-30.
  3. Web site: IDIN Awards Ten Microgrants to Support Promising Development Technologies & Approaches. International Development Innovation Network. 2017-01-30.
  4. Web site: IDIN Awards 11 Microgrants to Support Prototypes and Ventures Worldwide. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 2017-01-30.
  5. Web site: IDIN Awards Eight Microgrants for Prototype and Venture Development to Tackle Development Challenges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 2017-01-30.
  6. Web site: Apply Now for an IDIN Training Grant. International Development Innovation Network. 2017-01-30.