EWB Boston has received several requests from technology companies about testing their products in our project villages. These technologies range from new water filtration products to deployable communications hubs. Additionally there are many members of our group who are interested in technologies that relate to renewable energy, sanitation, filtration, etc. We also have a need as a chapter to look at appropriate technologies and systems (like microfinance) in the best interest of sustainability for our village. The EC is proposing a Systems & Technologies Committee to investigate these areas and serve as an advisor and resource to the rest of the chapter. Technology beta tests in our village could also help promote the company and our chapter as well as provide potential funding for our trips.
1. Investigate sustainable and appropriate technologies and systems that can be used in the developed or underdeveloped world. Example technologies would include those relating to renewable energy generation, filtration, sanitation, medical, agricultural, communications or construction. Example systems would include microfinane or distribution stratagies.
2. Partner with companies to develop their products and services in return for funding and publicity.
3. Serve as a technology and systems advisor to the EWB Chapter or other organizations as needed.
If you are intested in becoming a chair or otherwise joining such a committee please contact Purvi or myself. Thanks!
