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Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series

Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
To understand innovation in a global health context, we conducted interviews with aspiring and experienced global health innovators. Through these discussions, we identified six steps in the innovation process that consistently create roadblocks for innovators, yet are crucial to the success of a global health project. These forty eight case studies tell the stories of these global health innovation pioneers with specific insights keyed to the six steps in the innovation process.

These six challenge area are:
1.  Identifying and validating needs
2.  Understanding market/stakholder dynamics
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution
5.  Defining a viable business model
6.  Securing adequate funding

Read background introductions, editorial credits, and acknowledgements and download illustrated case study PDFs at: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/centers-initiatives/csi/teaching-curriculum/global-health-innovation

All case studies designed and produced by Jean Zambelli
This research was supported by the National Institutes of Health grant 1 RC4 TW008781-01
Editorial content produced by participants in the CIDEA (Consortium for innovation design, evaluation, action)
Led by the Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
1.  Identifying and validating needs

Consure Medical I: Translating a Need into an Actionable Path Forward
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/consure-medical-i-translating-need-actionable-path-forward
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/consuremedicali-translatinganeed.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
1.  Identifying and validating needs

Design that Matters: Designing Contextually Appropriate Products
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/design-matters-designing-contextually-appropriate-products
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/dtm-designing.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
1.  Identifying and validating needs

The JaipurKnee Project I: Getting the Need Right
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/jaipurknee-project-i-getting-need-right
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/jaipurkneei-gettingtheneedright.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
2.  Understanding market/stakholder dynamics

CycleBeads I: Building Acceptance for a Simple Idea
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/cyclebeads-i-building-acceptance-simple-idea
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/cyclebeadsi-buildingacceptance.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
2.  Understanding market/stakholder dynamics

Diagnostics for the Real World I: Addressing Stakeholder Resistance
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/diagnostics-real-world-i-addressing-stakeholder-resistance
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/drwi-addressingstakeholderresistance.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
2.  Understanding market/stakholder dynamics

d.light II: Market Research and Prototyping in Remote Regions
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/dlight-ii-market-research-prototyping-remote-regions
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/d.lightii-marketresearchandprototyping.pd
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
2.  Understanding market/stakholder dynamics

Life Force Kiosks II: Engaging Local Talent
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/life-force-kiosks-ii-engaging-local-talent
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/lifeforcekiosksii-engaginglocaltalent.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
2.  Understanding market/stakholder dynamics

PlayPumps International: Gaining User Buy-In
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/playpumps-international-gaining-user-buy
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/playpumps-gaininguserbuy-in.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service

AdaptAir: Developing and Commercializing an Accessory Versus a Stand-Alone Product
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/adaptair-developing-commercializing-accessory-versus-stand-alone
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/adaptair-accessoryversusproduct.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service

Brilliance I: From Prototype to Product Company
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/brilliance-i-prototype-product-company
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/brilliancei-fromprototypetoproductcompany.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service

Consure Medical II: Developing a Regulatory and Clinical Strategy to Support Global Growth
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/consure-medical-ii-developing-regulatory-clinical-strategy-support
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/consure_medical_ii-regulatoryandclinical.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service

DoseRight I: Moving out of the Lab
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/doseright-i-moving-out-lab
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/doserighti-movingout.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service

DoseRight II: Transitioning to High Volume Production
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/doseright-ii-transitioning-high-volume-production
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/doserightii-transitioning.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service

The East Meets West Foundation: Expanding Organizational Capacity
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/east-meets-west-foundation-expanding-organizational-capacity
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/emw-expandingorganizationalcapacity.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service

Inspire: Evaluating a Transition to Product Development
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/inspire-evaluating-transition-product-development
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/inspire-transitiontoproductdevelopment.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service

KickStart II: Overcoming Manufacturing Challenges
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/kickstart-ii-overcoming-manufacturing-challenges
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/kickstartii-overcomingmanufacturingchallenges.pdf
 
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service

Mulago Foundation II: Building More than Just a Product or Service
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/mulago-foundation-ii-building-more-just-product-or-service
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/mulagofoundationii.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
3.  Getting to a market-ready product/service

Respira Design: Complex Requirements for a Simple Solution
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/respira-design-complex-requirements-simple-solution
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/respira-complexrequirements.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

CycleBeads III: Implementing Too Much, Too Soon
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/cyclebeads-iii-implementing-too-much-too-soon
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/cyclebeadsiii-implementing.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

d.light III: Building Credibility and Trust
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/dlight-iii-building-credibility-trust
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/d.lightiii-buildingcredibilityandtrust.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

Gradian II: Marketing to Multiple Stakeholders in a Complicated Field
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/gradian-ii-marketing-multiple-stakeholders-complicated-field
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/gradianii-marketingtomultiplestakeholders.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

Life Force Kiosks I: Reporting and Accountability
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/life-force-kiosks-i-reporting-accountability
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/lifeforcekiosksi-reportingandaccountability.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

KickStart III: Marketing to Hard-to-Reach Consumers
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/kickstart-iii-marketing-hard-reach-consumers
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/kickstartiii-marketingtohardtoreachconsumers.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

Maternova: Bringing Together Buyers and Sellers
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/maternova-bringing-together-buyers-sellers
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/maternova-bringingtogetherbuyersandsellers.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

PATH I: Building a Direct Sales Force
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/path-i-building-direct-sales-force
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/pathi-buildingadirectsalesforce.pdf
 
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

PATH II: Demonstrating Products in Rural Areas
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/path-ii-demonstrating-products-rural-areas
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/pathii-demonstratingproductsinruralareas.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

Phoenix I: Generating Preliminary Sales
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/phoenix-i-generating-preliminary-sales
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/phoenixi-preliminarysales.pdf
 
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

Phoenix II: When Partner Sales Fall Short of Expectations
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/phoenix-ii-when-partner-sales-fall-short-expectations
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/phoenixii-partnershipsales.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

PSI II: Changing Perceptions and Behaviors
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/psi-ii-changing-perceptions-behaviors
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/psiii-changingperceptions.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

SafePoint I: Stimulating Adoption
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/safepoint-i-stimulating-adoption
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/safepointi-stimulatingadoption.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
4.  Sales, marketing, and distribution

SafePoint II: Sustaining Adoption
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/safepoint-ii-sustaining-adoption
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/safepointii-sustainingadoption.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

Anacor: Neglected Disease R&D Within a For-Profit Model
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/anacor-neglected-disease-rd-within-profit-model
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/anacor-neglecteddiseaserd.pd
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

Brilliance II: Achieving Impact Through Licensing
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/brilliance-ii-achieving-impact-through-licensing
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/brillianceii-achievingimpactthroughlicensing.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

CycleBeads II: Creating a Dual Market
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/cyclebeads-ii-creating-dual-market
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/cyclebeadsii-creatingadualmarket.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

Embrace: Deciding on a Hybrid Structure
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/embrace-deciding-hybrid-structure
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/embrace_0.pd
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

Gradian I: Spinning Out a Commercial Entity from a Nonprofit Foundation
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/gradian-i-spinning-out-commercial-entity-nonprofit-foundation
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/gradiani-spinningoutacommercialentity.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

IDRI: Neglected Disease R&D with a Nonprofit Model
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/idri-neglected-disease-rd-nonprofit-model
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/idri-neglecteddiseaserd.pd
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

Impact Review: Sustaining a Good Idea Without a Standalone Business Model
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/impact-review-sustaining-good-idea-without-standalone-business-model
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/impact_review-sustainingagoodidea.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

The JaipurKnee Project II: Scaling up the Business
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/jaipurknee-project-ii-scaling-business
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/jaipurkneeii-scalingupthebusiness.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

KickStart I: Delivering Enduring Solutions
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/kickstart-i-delivering-enduring-solutions
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/kickstarti-deliveringenduringsolutions.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

Mulago Foundation III: Choosing a Legal (and Capital) Structure
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/mulago-foundation-iii-choosing-legal-capital-structure
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/mulagofoundationiii.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

PATH III: Addressing Affordability Issues
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/path-iii-addressing-affordability-issues
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/pathiii-addressingaffordabilityissues.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
5.  Defining a viable business model

PSI I: Taking a Service Model to Scale
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/psi-i-taking-service-model-scale
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/psi-socialfranchising.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
6.  Securing adequate funding

Diagnostics for the Real World II: Raising Funds for a Niche Solution
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/diagnostics-real-world-ii-raising-funds-niche-solution
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/drwii-raisingfunds.pd
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
6.  Securing adequate funding

d.light I: Securing Early Funding
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/dlight-i-securing-early-funding
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/d.lighti-securingearlyfunding.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
6.  Securing adequate funding

KickStart IV: Measuring Impact
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/kickstart-iv-measuring-impact
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: (Link is being repaired by Stanford)
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
6.  Securing adequate funding

LifeStraw Carbon for Water: Sustainable Funding for a Public Health Intervention
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/lifestraw-carbon-water-sustainable-funding-public-health-intervention
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/lifestraw-sustainablefunding.pdf
Stanford Global Health Innovation Insight Series
6.  Securing adequate funding

Mulago Foundation I: Rigorous but Realistic Measurement
Landing page, background, editorial credits and acknowledgements with link to case study: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/mulago-foundation-i-rigorous-realistic-measurement
Direct link to illustrated case study PDF by Jean Zambelli: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/mulagofoundationi.pdf
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