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Tailored teams for your toughest challenges.

We assemble the best team for the job, tapping into 250+ local experts in 62 countries. No need to fly in consultants. Our native experts can deliver the following services for you.

01 / Service

Design Research

We bring you close to the people and contexts that matter most. Native design researchers 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 reality, not translated from it.

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Workplan5 steps
  1. 1

    Together we define the research scope and key questions.

  2. 2

    We help you identify the stakeholders and communities that matter most.

  3. 3

    Our local experts conduct empathy interviews and field observations, and we encourage your local colleagues and implementing partners to join. This gives you first-hand experience and strengthens the capacity of your team as a bonus.

  4. 4

    We synthesise findings into clear insights, personas and themes.

  5. 5

    You receive actionable opportunities and design challenges to guide your next steps.

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Design Sprints & Prototyping

We help you move from ideas to action, fast. Through structured design sprints, our teams facilitate the creative process to 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.

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Workplan6 steps
  1. 1

    We start by defining your design challenge (ideally informed by design research) and what success will look like.

  2. 2

    We guide your team, users, customers and ecosystem stakeholders through creative and practical ideation workshops.

  3. 3

    Together we select the most promising ideas.

  4. 4

    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.

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Feasibility Studies & Piloting

Before scaling, we validate what works. Our feasibility studies combine market, technical and behavioural insights with small-scale pilots to assess viability. You get clear evidence and recommendations that help you decide where, and how, to grow.

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Workplan6 steps
  1. 1

    We begin with market and stakeholder analysis to set the stage.

  2. 2

    You gain clarity on technical, financial and regulatory feasibility.

  3. 3

    We co-design small pilot interventions with your team.

  4. 4

    Pilots are implemented and closely monitored on the ground.

  5. 5

    Together we analyse adoption, results and lessons learned.

  6. 6

    You receive a clear feasibility report with recommendations for scale.

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Inclusive Business Modelling

We turn promising concepts into viable solutions that can become strong, fundable ventures. Our experts guide you in designing inclusive and innovative business models that balance impact and sustainability, and craft compelling pitches that resonate with donors, investors and partners.

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Workplan5 steps
  1. 1

    We sharpen your value proposition and target market together.

  2. 2

    We map revenue streams, pricing strategies, cost structures and impact goals.

  3. 3

    We co-design a sustainability and growth plan.

  4. 4

    You receive a powerful, investor-ready pitch deck.

  5. 5

    We run pitch simulations so you can present with confidence.

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Training & Mentoring in HCD

Hands-on capacity building for your teams and partners, in human-centered design, social behavioural change, systems thinking and business modelling.

Blended learningLive sessionsWorksheetsCase studiesCoaching
Workplan5 steps
  1. 1

    We co-design the training agenda around your team's priorities.

  2. 2

    Participants dive into e-learning modules and interactive live sessions.

  3. 3

    We guide them through hands-on exercises with real case studies and provide practical worksheets.

  4. 4

    Small groups practise applying tools to their own challenges.

  5. 5

    Your team leaves with toolkits and ongoing coaching support.

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Creative Entrepreneurship

We train youth and women to start and grow a customer-centered business. Our training programmes build entrepreneurial skills with a strong focus on creativity, resilience and social impact, helping participants design ventures that are both innovative and viable.

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Workplan6 steps
  1. 1

    We start by understanding the needs and context of your learners.

  2. 2

    Participants explore creativity techniques and ideation methods through e-learning modules, live sessions and social learning, powered by the Innovators Team platform.

  3. 3

    We teach practical tools for designing and testing new ventures.

  4. 4

    Each participant develops and validates their own business concept.

  5. 5

    We support them in preparing strong pitches and business plans.

  6. 6

    After training, they join an alumni network for continued growth.

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A digital backbone included in every engagement

The Innovators Team platform.

As co-founders of the Innovators Team platform, we integrate its features directly into our services, so your project taps a global innovation infrastructure, not just a one-off consultancy.

01 / Social hub

Onboard your team into one private group.

Onboard staff, implementing partners and stakeholders into a private group for easy communication.

02 / eLearning

Blended learning environment.

Give teams or beneficiaries a blended learning experience through our online learning environment.

03 / Challenge tools

Run private or open innovation calls.

Launch calls, gather ideas and co-create prototypes: private or open innovation online space.

04 / Resource library

One shared knowledge space.

Access and share reports, case studies and learning materials in one shared knowledge space.

05 / AI-buddy

Synthesise, pattern-match, ideate.

Use AI to synthesise data, find patterns, articulate insights and generate fresh ideas.

06 / Mobile app

Offline / online sync for fieldwork.

Web browser and native iOS / Android app, with offline / online sync for low-connectivity fieldwork.

Included · Every engagement · Web + iOS + Android
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Have a challenge that needs the field?

A 30-minute discovery call is the fastest way to find out whether we're the right team. No pitch, no pressure. We'll listen, share honestly whether we can help, and follow up with a written proposal if there's a fit.

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  • Direct with a senior HCD lead.
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