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Ideas to Impact (I2I) - Testing new technologies and innovative approaches to address development challenges – Frontier Technology Hub Phase 2 Component - non ODA

Frontier Technologies (FT) is a programme designed to help DFID apply frontier technologies to the biggest challenges in development. The second phase of the programme began in December 2019. It operates through four interconnected workstreams: > Livestreaming aims to pilot the application of frontier technologies in addressing development challenges, and test patheways to scale so that DFID and the development community have access to knowledge and evidence around the potential value of frontier technologies in development. > Futures is a capability-development initiative designed to enhance the frontier technology knowledge and local tech connections of DFID teams and Country Offices, so that DFID staff understand and are better equipped to use frontier technologies to enhance development impact. > Partnerships works to collaborate with strategic partners working on / interested in frontier technologies in support the adoption and scaling of frontier technologies in different contexts. > Research & Learning generates evidence and learning products improve programme design and delivery, and benefit the broader development community. In response to the COVID pandemic in 2020 the scope of work has expanded to include sourcing and support for COVID-19 response innovations. In addition, ‘FTx’ projects focus on testing decentralised models for the Frontier Tech offer, embedding aspects of frontier technology programming into DFID Country Offices, and the local ecosystems that support them, in a sustainable way.