Building an end to end technology stack
Learnings from funding the research and development of supportive innovations
Dr Freddy Kitutu, Co-Chair Lancet Global Health Oxygen Commission, Makerere University
“Harmonisation of the common accessories to enable interoperability and minimise incompatibility among oxygen devices will be key. Essentially a universal USB-C standard in medtech.”
FREO2's Low Pressure Oxygen Storage (LPOS)
A zero power storage system that can be used as an oxygen source when the power cuts out.
March 2025
Starting small, partnering locally, and staying adaptable in complex environments.
June 2025
Deepening partnerships, engaging proactively, and keeping it simple.
FREO2's Remote Monitoring Unit (RMU)
A device that keeps track of information on oxygen flow rates, purity levels and pressures.
March 2025
Setting a foundation for, and learning from first contact with the real world.
June 2025
Integrating principles that guide the journey from prototype to scale.
Oxygen Alliances' BME Konza App
A mobile application that connects biomedical engineers globally and provides them with troubleshooting and maintenance resources.
March 2025
Learnings in the process of building a platform that connects engineers globally.
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