Resource constrained innovation in a technology intensive sector: Frugal medical devices from manufacturing firms in South Africa

Sanghamitra Chakravarty · 2021 · Technovation

Summary. South African manufacturing firms develop frugal medical devices by building advanced internal capabilities and forging knowledge collaborations to overcome resource constraints and institutional gaps. These firms design affordable, functional devices through bottom-up collaborative processes that address local health challenges while reducing costs in design, engineering, and manufacturing. State support and global non-profits play critical roles in scaling these innovations for public health impact.

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  title   = {Resource constrained innovation in a technology intensive sector: Frugal medical devices from manufacturing firms in South Africa},
  author  = {Sanghamitra Chakravarty},
  journal = {Technovation},
  year    = {2021},
  doi     = {10.1016/j.technovation.2021.102397},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2021.102397}
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DOI

10.1016/j.technovation.2021.102397

Countries

South Africa

Regions

Africa

Categories

agtech, innovation-networks, policy, general-innovation

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2026-04-28