Dharma Life Labs is a rural innovation lab with a focus on driving inclusive progress

DL Labs identifies big problems facing rural India, conceptualises and develops new solutions to solve these problems, tests these solutions rapidly and rigorously, implements them at scale, and shares insights and experiences for others to apply. DL Labs is co-created by Dharma Life, the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development at the London Business School, Siriti and Accenture.

ABOUT THE LABS
IMPACT TO DATE

18 projects leveraging $5M+ in funding - across key focus areas of people, planet & platforms - reaching over 1M people in rural communities, supported by 10+ partners.

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OUR SERVICES

Research

Gain a deeper understanding of rural communities through qualitative and quantitative studies, followed by rigorously testing approaches and solutions through academic protocols.

Consumer Insights, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Impact Assessment, Consumer Panels, Retailer Panels

Technology

Customise technology solutions and platforms for rural audiences, integrating emerging technologies like blockchain, 3D printing and augmented reality, among others.

SaaS – DL ONE Stack, Learning Platforms, Rural Facing Apps, Emerging Tech Solutions

Design

Use the power of ideas and creativity to drive behaviour change through innovation, such as songs, games, and community activations, and solve complex problems through service and experience design.

Intervention Design, Innovation & Behaviour Change, Rapid Prototyping & Pilot, Service Design, Experience Design

Integrated Solutions

Combine two or more service offerings to create holistic programmes and solutions that drive sustainable and scaled impact, augmented by near-real-time tracking.

Research Based Design & Solutions, Testing & Validation of Interventions via Research, Data-Driven Interventions & Solutions

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