iF Design - Neonest - Saving neonatal lives during transit

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Health Application

Every year, over 1 million preterm babies die due to preventable complications like hypothermia, with 99% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. NeoNest is a cost-effective, locally manufactured medical device designed to prevent neonatal hypothermia during the transport of preterm infants in low-resource settings. NeoNest provides consistent thermal regulation, ensuring preterm infants are kept warm during transport. Unlike expensive imported incubators, NeoNest is made from locally sourced materials, making it affordable and accessible. Its user-centered design allows healthcare workers to set up in under 7 minutes.

JURY STATEMENT

This project exemplifies contextual sensitivity and social impact, as well as outstanding integration of low-cost materials with functional innovation, detailed user research, and economical innovation with life-saving potential. The design demonstrates feasibility, portability, and a purposeful engineering approach.

WINNER STATEMENT

Winning the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD is an incredible honor. It validates our mission to save newborn lives through NeoNest and inspires us to keep designing impactful, affordable health tech for low-resource settings. Thank you for recognizing our vision for equitable innovation.

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