WHEN BIG TECH MEETS SOCIAL INNOVATION
Technology is transforming every aspect of our lives, often faster than we can keep up. Yet, for the social innovators in Ashoka’s network, the focus is on harnessing this transformation to improve lives—especially for the most vulnerable.
In partnership with Lenovo, Ashoka is ensuring that these powerful examples of tech-driven innovation and social impact don’t remain isolated success stories but become the norm.
Stories
The stories below showcase a collection of inspiring examples of how Ashoka Fellows, supported by Lenovo, leverage technology to drive meaningful social impact. Each story highlights innovative solutions and transformative initiatives where technology serves as a powerful tool to address pressing societal challenges. From improving access to education and healthcare to creating sustainable solutions and empowering marginalized communities, these changemakers demonstrate how technology can be harnessed to create positive, lasting change in the world.
Big tech with big heart: connecting social innovation with the world’s largest tech companies
The partnership
Lenovo and Ashoka are joining forces to drive social impact by empowering changemakers at the crossroads of technology and social innovation.
Through this partnership, Lenovo plays a key role in identifying and supporting Ashoka Fellows from the Global South who are leveraging technology to tackle critical challenges such as climate change, healthcare, responsible AI, and STEM education. This collaboration goes beyond funding and resources for these inspiring social entrepreneurs—it also deepens Lenovo leaders’ insights into systemic social change, creating a dynamic community of innovation and impact.
