Social Hardware International

Social Hardware is an Indian startup focused on developing low-cost, modular prosthetic devices aimed at underserved communities. The company leverages frugal innovation, which means creating functional solutions with fewer resources, resulting in lower-cost products that outperform alternatives. Social Hardware collaborates with non-profit organizations and socially conscious brands to provide assistive devices and rehabilitation services globally. The company operates in the healthcare market, specifically targeting the expanding and aging rural amputee population. Its business model includes partnerships with NGOs and socially responsible companies to distribute its products. Revenue is generated through the sale of prosthetic devices and related services. The company also promotes open-source hardware, which allows both developers and users to benefit from shared designs and innovations.

Keywords: prosthetics, frugal innovation, modular design, assistive devices, rehabilitation, underserved communities, non-profit partnerships, open-source hardware, rural healthcare, participatory design.