Our incubators are made with low cost resources, using 3D printers and easily available sensors, monitors and parts. Thus, reducing the cost by 5 times and making it widely accessible.
Bioforge Neonatal Incubator
The technology with the dream to save lives of newborns where it is needed most.
What we aspire to achieve
We aim to create low cost, easy to assemble incubators for regions with limited access to healthcare technology by creating an easily accessible well-regulated thermal environment for neonatal survival.
Features
- Radiant Heater
- Phototherapy Lights
- Weight Scales
- Built-in Camera
- IOT Integration
- Low cost resources
Development Phase
- Research Completed
- Prototyping Completed
- Testing Completed
- Injection Mould Making In Progress
Overview
Around the world, birth is a joyous occasion. Yet, every 11 seconds, a birth is a family tragedy due to the death of a mother or a child. Each year nearly four million newborns die during the first 4 weeks of life. Bangladesh is among the top ten countries with the highest burdens of newborn deaths in the world due to a shortage of proper healthcare. A huge proportion of these premature deaths can be prevented with access to proper healthcare technologies such as incubators. We aim to create low cost, easy to assemble incubators for regions with limited access to healthcare technology by creating an easily accessible well-regulated thermal environment for neonatal survival. Our solution is also in line with MDG 4, 5 and SDG 3, 9 and 10 giving newborns all around the world a chance to fight for their lives.
MIT Solver Class of 2020
Bioforge Neonatal Incubator Technology recognized as Maternal & Newborn Health Innovators in MIT Solve Challenge 2020
Recipient of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Award
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Funded Award for Maternal & Newborn Health
at MIT Solve 2020
