TEL: Technology Exchange Lab

The center for high-impact, low-cost solutions to problems of proverty

Find solutions and multiple technologies to purify, move and store household water, prevent contamination, and construct sanitary local waste disposals and latrines.

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Agriculture Agriculture

Discover sustainable farming methods and tools that integrate solutions for cultivation, irrigation, seeds and stock, learning and market access.

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Energy Energy

Explore sustainable cooking methods, solar-powered products, green fuels and portable solutions for energy generation and storage, heating and cooling, lighting.

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Join the TEL network to propose and promote sustainable solutions, launch discussions, benefit from feedback, and exchange best practice tips.

Housing & Transport Housing & Transport

Explore innovative shelter solutions, sustainable materials, work-bikes and other low-cost effective transportation.

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Education & IT Education & IT

Find resources for independent and distance learning, gathering and sharing information, classroom and community-based teaching.

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Health & Medical Care Health & Medical Care

Learn about innovations in vaccination, women’s health and the clinical/surgical environment; new advances against diseases, malnutrition and infant mortality.

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How TEL Works:

TEL is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides a platform where the global community can share and discuss innovative, locally implemented solutions to problems of poverty and sustainability. We are a growing international network of inventors, engineers, non-profit workers, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, micro-financiers and community leaders, welcoming new members.

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Prizes for Ideas:

Seeking support or recognition for a high-impact invention or solution, either ready for use or in development? Check our frequently updated guide to competitions, grants and awards for opportunities to promote and fund your work.

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Solution Spotlight:

UbiSlate7C+ Tablet / Smartphone

The UbiSlate7C+ is a low-cost 7" multi-touch capacitive screen Android tablet /smartphone. It comes with embedded WiFi and 2.75G EDGE modules. The USB port allows for expanded storage and/or use of peripherals and the Android OS allows for hundreds of thousands of educational apps. Watch videos / surf the web / complete school or office work anywhere, any time

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People Make It Happen:

2012-12-12

Two Women Working for Change Discover TEL

Chidinma Moito, MD

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News & Insights:

Innovation Prizes: Understanding How They Work

Nancy W. Stauffer, MIT Energy Initiative

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Partners & Supporters:

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Technologies for basic needs

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Nokero develops safe, affordable and environmentally-friendly technology used around the world.

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Technology Review's annual EmTech is the premier conference focused on emerging technologies and their impact.

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A Better World by Design is a three-day internationally acclaimed conference held annually at Brown & RISD campuses in Providence, RI.

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The EIA is an international campaigning organization committed to investigating and exposing environmental crime and campaigning to protect endangered species and the natural world.

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Niesar & Vestal LLP is a general business and corporate law firm with a diverse transactional and litigation practice, including advising nonprofit organizations on formation and tax exempt status issues.

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The Technology Exchange Lab, Inc. (TEL) is a registered non-profit, tax-exempt charity under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. law. TEL is a public resource with no commercial allegiance.

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