How Urbanization in Africa is Driving Shelter Innovation
Can ShelterTech become the ‘it’ trend in combining purpose and profit?
#SGBClimateChampions: Habitat for Humanity
The blog introduces Habitat’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter and its support of small and growing businesses to expand innovative affordable housing services, products and financing.
Sheltertech startups building sustainability in Southeast Asia
Habitat for Humanity’s conference showcased solutions for sustainable, low-cost housing.
African startups make history at the Global Startup Awards
Ethiopian sheltertech startup Kubik is one of the big winners at the Global Startups Awards, winning ‘Startup of the Year.’
Kanana shack residents praise new smoke detector
In an effort to minimize shack fire incidents, Lumkani Company installed fire alarms to alert the community in Cape Town’s Kanana informal settlement.
Africa: 'Our Target Is Replacing Cement' - the Ethiopian Startup Thinking Big
Kubik promises to turn plastic waste into high-quality affordable homes. Its CEO, Kidus Asfaw, talks about dignity, safety and thinking globally.
AWS Announces The 25 Startups Selected For Its First ‘Fintech In Africa’ Accelerator
ShelterTech alumni and housing finance startup H28 is among 25 African startups joining the inaugural Amazon Web Services FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort.
Construction players push for “greenclusive” industry
Construction sector stakeholders joined hands at an event organized by Habitat’s Terwilliger Center and partners in Cebu, to push for a green and inclusive construction industry.
A summit to advance housing and construction innovations
The Construction Innovation Hub was also launched at the Sheltertech Summit, organized by the Habitat for Humanity and Kerala Start-up Mission.
Work on building using 3D printing technology begins at Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra
A 500-square-foot one-room home is being constructed by ShelterTech alumni and Chennai-based start-up Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions.