# Socially-Conscious Wearable Challenges This Contest is Seeking Low-Cost Wearable Tech Solutions By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowcost-wearable-tech References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/06/unicef-wearables-for-good-arm-frog-design.html) & [wearablesforgood](http://wearablesforgood.com/the-challenge/) In an effort to encourage companies to create scalable, low-cost wearable tech to benefit those in developing countries and communities, UNICEF is launching the Wearables for Good campaign. The international children's charity collaborated with ARM and frog design to create the competition-based initiative. The challenge asks people to "develop innovative, affordable solutions to make wearables and sensor technology a game-changer for women and children," especially those in "resource constrained environments." Everyone from students to engineers and entrepreneurs can participate in the Wearables for Good Challenge, anywhere in the world. Applications will be accepted until August 4th and winners will be announced later this fall. The contest is also intended to encourage social impact, design and technology communities to work together to solve global problems with low-cost wearable tech. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-cost Wearable Tech:** Opportunity to develop affordable wearable technology solutions for resource-constrained environments. - **Scalable Wearable Tech:** Opportunity to create wearable tech that can be easily scaled to benefit women and children. - **Social Impact Wearable Solutions:** Opportunity to combine design and technology for social impact in developing countries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Technology companies can explore creating low-cost wearable tech solutions for underprivileged communities. - **Design:** Design agencies can collaborate with technology companies to create scalable wearable tech for social impact. - **Education:** Educational institutions can encourage students to participate in developing affordable wearable tech solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Walking-Assist Wearable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wim-kids.md) - [Gamified Fitness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-vital-hero.md) - [Sweat-Based Pregnancy Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molesense.md) - [Children-Focused Design Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-artists-design-contest.md) - [Human-Computer Interaction Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-at-meta.md) - [Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isportwear.md) - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md) - [Branded Warm Clothing Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-lifewear.md) - [Sustainable Future Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-solve-for-tomorrow.md)