We assemble tailored teams
from 250+ local HCD experts in 60 countries
to tackle your toughest challenges.
from 250+ local HCD experts in 60 countries
to tackle your toughest challenges.
Our Services
Inclusive Business Modelling & Pitch
Training in Human-centered design
Training in creative entrepreneurship
Design Research
We bring you close to the people and contexts that matter most. Our native HCD experts use empathy interviews, observations, and co-creation tools to uncover deep insights. The result is a clear understanding of needs, barriers, and opportunities, grounded in local realities.
Workplan
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Together we define the research scope and key questions.
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We help you identify the stakeholders and communities that matter most.
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Our local experts conduct empathy interviews and field observations.
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We synthesise the findings into clear insights, personas, and themes
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You receive actionable opportunities to guide your next steps.
Design Sprints & Prototyping
We help you move from ideas to action, fast. Through structured design sprints, our teams co-create solutions with stakeholders, build rapid prototypes, and test them in real-life settings. This accelerates learning and reduces the risk of investing in the wrong direction.
Workplan
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We start by defining your challenge and what success will look like.
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We guide your team and partners through creative ideation workshops.
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Together we select the most promising ideas.
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We help you build quick prototypes and storyboards.
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You test these directly with end-users and gather feedback.
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We refine concepts and outline your path forward.
Feasibility Studies & Piloting
Before scaling, we validate what works. Our feasibility studies combine market, technical, and behavioral insights with small-scale pilots to assess viability. We generate clear evidence and recommendations that help you decide where and how to grow.
Workplan
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We begin with market and stakeholder analysis to set the stage.
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You gain clarity on technical, financial, and regulatory feasibility.
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We co-design small pilot interventions with your team.
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These pilots are implemented and closely monitored on the ground.
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Together we analyse adoption, results, and lessons learned.
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You receive a clear feasibility report with recommendations for scale.
Inclusive Business Modelling & Pitch development
We turn promising concepts into strong, fundable ventures. Our experts guide you in designing inclusive and innovative business models that balance impact and sustainability, and in crafting compelling pitches that resonate with donors, investors, and partners.
Workplan
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We work with you to sharpen your value proposition and target market.
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Together we map revenue streams, cost structures, and impact goals.
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We co-design a sustainability and growth plan.
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You receive a powerful, investor-ready pitch deck.
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We run pitch simulations so you can present with confidence.
Training in Human-centered design
We equip your teams and partners with the mindset and methods of HCD. Through practical, hands-on training, participants learn how to empathize, ideate, prototype, and test solutions that respond directly to community needs.
Workplan
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We co-design the training agenda around your team’s priorities.
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Participants dive into interactive sessions on HCD principles
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We guide them through hands-on exercises with real case studies.
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Small groups practice applying tools to their own challenges.
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Your team leaves with toolkits and ongoing coaching support.
Training in creative entrepreneurship
We nurture the next generation of changemakers. Our training programs build entrepreneurial skills with a strong focus on creativity, resilience, and social impact—helping participants design ventures that are both innovative and viable.
Workplan
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We start by understanding the needs and context of your learners.
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Participants explore creativity techniques and ideation methods.
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We teach practical tools for designing and testing new ventures.
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Each participant develops and validates their own business concept.
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We support them in preparing strong pitches and business plans.
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After the training, they join an alumni network for continued growth.
The Innovators Team
As co-founder of the Innovators Team platform, we can easily integrate its features and benefits into our service offering. This allows your projects to go beyond one-off assignments and tap into a global innovation infrastructure. Features we can include are:
Social hub
Onboard your staff, implementing partners and other stakeholders in a private group for easy communication.
eLearning modules
Let your team(s) or beneficiaries enjoy a blended learning experience, by also giving them access to our online learning environment.
Challenge tools
Launch calls, gather ideas, and co-create prototypes in a private group or public group. Offering you an online space to private and/or open innovation.
Resource library
Access and share reports, case studies, and learning materials.
AI-buddy
Use AI to help you synthesize a lot of data, finding patterns, articulating insights and design challenges, up to creating inspiration for idea generation.
Mobile app
The online space can be accessedf through a webbrower as well as via a mobile app, enabling offline/online sync. Available for both iOS as Android.
By embedding these features into your project, we ensure collaboration, knowledge, and momentum continue well beyond the immediate scope of work. Read more about it on: innovators.team
