OUR EXPLORATIONS

Where do our project ideas come from?

Most of the time, it is MSF teams—whether from the medical department or operations—who reach out to us when faced with a complex challenge. A situation where existing solutions are not enough, where innovation is needed, where different actors must be coordinated, and where sometimes, taking risks is necessary to develop a product or service truly adapted to the realities on the ground.

At MSF Foundation, our role is to analyze this challenge from every angle:

✅ What are the specific needs of both the teams and the patients?
✅ What existing solutions are available, and why are they not suitable?
✅ What added value can we bring through our expertise and partnerships?

This is in-depth work that requires time and resources. We conduct thorough research, analyze scientific literature, explore innovations from other sectors, and identify potential partners—whether from the private sector, academia, or other NGOs.

If our exploration leads to a viable solution, we then structure a project: defining a budget, securing partners, setting up a steering committee, and, of course, ensuring the engagement of MSF teams, who will be on the front line to implement it.