Community-Centred Commercialisation
Our Commercialisation Capabilities
Where Innovation Becomes Opportunity
At ISITI, we believe that meaningful innovation should not remain within research labs—it should be lived, experienced, and used to uplift communities. Our commercialisation efforts bridge the gap between research excellence and real-world application, ensuring that the solutions we develop create lasting social, cultural, and economic impact.
Our Commercialisation Pathways
ISITI brings more than 100 man-years of combined experience—combining theoretical foundations with field-tested practice—to help organisations leverage technology for sustainable development.
We offer comprehensive services across:
Technology Licensing
We offer licensing opportunities for digital platforms, knowledge systems, training modules, and toolkits developed through years of research and community engagement.
Technology Licensing
We offer licensing opportunities for digital platforms, knowledge systems, training modules, and toolkits developed through years of research and community engagement.
Consultancy & Advisory
Our multidisciplinary team works with organisations seeking to build strategies around ICT4D, community engagement, capacity building, rural digital innovation, and socio-technical systems.
Consultancy & Advisory
Our multidisciplinary team works with organisations seeking to build strategies around ICT4D, community engagement, capacity building, rural digital innovation, and socio-technical systems.
Training & Capacity Building
We design and deliver specialised training programmes—including digital literacy, innovation methods, and cultural knowledge digitisation—that can be commercialised or customised for partners.
Training & Capacity Building
We design and deliver specialised training programmes—including digital literacy, innovation methods, and cultural knowledge digitisation—that can be commercialised or customised for partners.
Collaborative Innovation
We partner with agencies, private sector companies, and community organisations to co-create solutions that can be scaled or commercialised to meet societal needs.
Collaborative Innovation
We partner with agencies, private sector companies, and community organisations to co-create solutions that can be scaled or commercialised to meet societal needs.
Key Areas of Expertise
We specialise in commercialising innovations in:
ICT for Rural Development
We should prioritize the needs of the community and the Institute above all else, as our main purpose for being a part of ISITI is to serve the community.
Indigenous Knowledge Management
Designing and operationalising digital infrastructure, telecentres, and connectivity models for rural & underserved communities.
Community Needs Analysis
Assessing on-the-ground community needs, co-creating solutions, and validating them with real users.
Social Engagement
Implementing participatory processes and human-centred design to ensure that solutions are adopted and sustained.
Renewable Energy Integration
Exploring sustainable energy options to power rural digital infrastructure.
Capacity Building
Training community members, local leaders, and stakeholders to run, maintain, and manage digital initiatives.
Wireless & Network Design
Expertise in designing rural wireless networks for reliable and scalable connectivity.
Why Partner With ISITI for Commercialisation
Indigenous Knowledge Management
Designing and operationalising digital infrastructure, telecentres, and connectivity models for rural & underserved communities.
Deep Domain Knowledge
Our team is multidisciplinary, combining domain knowledge from social sciences, ICT, development studies, and engineering.
Sustainability Built In
We don’t just commercialise—we think long-term, ensuring that any deployed solution remains relevant and maintained by communities.
Community-First Ethos
We work with communities, not on them. Our co-creation approach ensures solutions are culturally sensitive, user-centric, and grounded in local needs.
Flexible Engagement Models
Whether you’re looking to license a platform, co-develop a solution, or simply access our consultancy, ISITI can tailor its support to your needs.
