IDIN

IDIN (International Development Innovation Network)
Founded2007; 18 years ago (2007)
FounderAmy Smith
HeadquartersMassachusetts Institute of Technology,
Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, USA
Websitewww.idin.org

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.

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.