Empowering Health Through Accessible Technologies

Advancing health equity by creating inclusive, low-cost medical technologies for underserved communities worldwide.

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Our Journey Toward Health Equity

The International Institute for Accessible Technology (IIAT) is a Swiss-based nonprofit dedicated to developing inclusive and affordable medical solutions for underserved populations in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) through collaborative innovation.

Founded to bridge the gap in healthcare innovation, IIAT focuses on co-creation and community empowerment through local partnerships.

Innovation Through Collaboration

Through our distributed engineering platform, we prioritise local production, repair, and ownership, enabling communities to become self-sufficient in their healthcare solutions.

Why Choose IIAT

Our commitment to accessible, adaptable, and equitable design ensures that critical medical tools reach communities in need effectively.

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Community-Centric Design

We collaborate closely with local institutions, ensuring that our medical technologies are tailored for real-world application and sustainable ownership in underserved populations.

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Open-Access Innovation

Our platform facilitates shared learning and feedback in real-time, promoting rapid adjustments and improvements based on field data and direct user experiences.

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Empowerment Through Education

IIAT not only provides technology but also cultivates local expertise, empowering communities to drive their own healthcare advancements.

Join Us in Transforming Healthcare Access

Together, we can create innovative medical solutions for underserved communities worldwide.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every community — no matter how remote — has the tools and knowledge to provide dignified, effective healthcare. By combining accessible medical technology with locally driven production, we aim to expand our work across LMICs and broaden our focus to a range of essential medical devices.

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What Our Partners Say

La fondation congolaise de recherche médicale est fière de collaborer avec l’IIAT pour développer des technologies médicales durables qui renforcent la recherche locale et l’innovation en santé en République du Congo.

— Prof Francine Ntoumi, Présidente, Fondation Congolaise de Recherche Médicale

UCL is pleased to support IIAT’s mission to advance equitable, locally driven healthcare innovation through interdisciplinary research and global collaboration.

— University College London (UCL)

Be a Champion for Health Equity

Get involved and support our mission for accessible technology today.

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