IDIN (International Development Innovation Network)
Founded2007 (2007)
FounderAmy Smith
HeadquartersMassachusetts Institute of Technology,
Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, USA
Websitehttps://www.idin.org/

The International Development Innovation Network (IDIN) is a global 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 is a network of over 700 innovators in 57 countries who actively engage in annual summits known as International Development Design Summits (IDDS). The inaugural International Development Design Summit was organized by the MIT D-Lab in 2007.[1]

Grants and fundings

IDIN offers microgrants[2][3][4][5] and training grants[6] to innovators developing projects for technological solutions aimed at improving the livelihoods of people worldwide.

References

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