Parul Rohatgi
Member since Sep 2011
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Chic Repurposed Retail
Hipcycle is a New Website for Stylish and Affordable Upcycled ProductsUpcycled Products — The trend of repurposing old materials to create unique and stylish products offers opportunities for businesses to tap into the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly options.
Robotic Traffic Cops
The Busy Streets of Congo Have Employed Towering Robots to Instill ControlRobot Traffic Control — The trend of using advanced technology like robots in traffic control system can be an innovation opportunity disrupting traditional traffic management.
Climatized Fire Detectors
These Devices Provide Early Fire Warning in Slums in South AfrciaHeat Detection Fire Alarms — The success of Lumkani fire detectors shows the opportunity for companies to create heat detection fire alarms designed for slums and dense settlements.
Interactive Dinner Trays
The Yumit Food Tray Encourages Healthy Eating Habits in KidsInteractive Dinner Trays — The use of smart technology in dinner trays to incentivize healthy eating in children.
Electric Car-Sharing Schemes
Getaround Gives Deals to PlugShare MembersPeer-to-Peer Car Sharing — Getaround's partnership with PlugShare offers incentives for electric vehicle owners to share their cars, highlighting the growing trend of peer-to-peer car sharing.
Child Labor Avoidance Apps
The Free2Work App Scans Barcodes to Unveil Standards of the CompanyEthical Consumerism — Opportunity to create apps that provide information on ethical practices of companies, such as the Free2Work app that scans barcodes to unveil labor standards.
Ethical Lifestyle Apps
The Fair Trade Finder App Crowdsources Fair Trade-Certified ProductsCrowdsourced Product Locators — There is an opportunity for businesses to develop and integrate crowdsourced product locators into their apps, making it easier for consumers to locate and purchase specific items.
Oil Drum Computers
Unicef Debuts Solar-Powered Digital DrumsLow-cost Solar Technology — Exploring the use of solar energy as a means to provide affordable and sustainable technology access to underserved communities.
Text Messaging Water Pumps
New Smart Hand Pumps Send an Automatic SMS When BrokenSmart Hand Pumps — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Smart hand pumps with mobile data transmitters can revolutionize the way water is supplied in rural Africa.
Pop Icon-Appearing Apps
The GoldRun App Lets You Take Pictures with Virtual SmurfsAugmented Reality Experiences — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create augmented reality apps that allow users to interact with their favorite animated characters and objects in individual and fun ways.
Charitable Fitness Pedometers
Striiv Combines Health with GivingCharitable Fitness Tracking — Combining fitness tracking with charitable giving through tool like built-in games, opportunities to donate, and personal goals creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the fitness tracking industry.
Tuition-Free Education
Kiron University in Berlin Now Offers Free Schooling to RefugeesTuition-Free Education — With Kiron University's vision to provide free online education for refugees, traditional universities may feel pressure to reduce tuition fees and improve accessibility.Author Categories
Tuition-Free Education
Solar-Powered Concerts
Interactive Dinner Trays
Life-Saving Road Vests
Robotic Traffic Cops
Secure Messaging Apps
Personal Robot Phones
Urban Vegetable Gardens
Braille-Friendly Tablet Apps
Climatized Fire Detectors
Bike Sharing Programs
Flying Restaurant Servers
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
Formerly Homeless Tour Guides
Water-Purifying Books
Text Messaging Water Pumps
Targeted Ad Tech Boxes
High-Tech Milk Containers
Facebook Cocktail Discounts
Interactive Grinning Totes
Music-Switching Posters
Internet Access Vending Machines
Environment-Friendly Tradeoffs
Miniature Block Billboards
Canine Holiday Homes
Social Media Suds
Background-Clearing Photo Apps
Mind-Reading Decks
Hands-Free Shopping Carts
Illusionary TV Frames
Self-Cooling Energy Drinks
Booze-Branded Holidecor
Pop Icon-Appearing Apps
Mini Cooper Artwork
Singular Singer Booths
