Giga Research Lab
What is the Giga Research Lab?
The Giga Research Lab (GRL) is a joint initiative of the ÓñÃÀÈË´«Ã½ and Giga -- a global UNICEF and ITU partnership -- committed to advancing digital inclusion by accelerating school connectivity worldwide.
Anchored within theÌýÓñÃÀÈË´«Ã½'s School of Economics and Management, the GRL brings together researchers, students, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to co-create practical, data-driven solutions addressing digital inequality -- solutions grounded in evidence and designed to scale.
Our Approach
The GRL operates across the full research-to-impact cycle: generating rigorous insights, translating them into innovative and practical solutions, and convening stakeholders from across sectors to drive real-world implementation. In turn, progress in implementation, education, and prototyping surface new challenges and insights, creating a continuous feedback loop that informs and advances our research agenda -- ensuring our work remainsÌýdynamic and impact-driven, grounded in both scientific rigor and operational relevance.Ìý
- ¸é±ð²õ±ð²¹°ù³¦³ó:ÌýWe explore the systemic barriers and knowledge gaps around school connectivity, digital inclusion, and social innovation -- building the evidence base needed for smarter decisions and more resilient systems.
- °Õ°ù²¹²Ô²õ±ô²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýWe convert research findings into actionable policy recommendations, operational models, and strategic frameworks that support implementation and scale.Ìý
- Ecosystem Building:ÌýWe convene stakeholders from across sectors to catalyze the development of context-oriented, sustainable solutions, strengthening Geneva's position as an innovation hub.
- ³¢±ð²¹°ù²Ô¾±²Ô²µ:ÌýWe embed our work into university courses, training programs, and open-access resources, equipping current and future leaders to drive digital inclusion forward.
- Prototype: As a testbed for innovation, we pilot and refine cutting-edge approaches such as AI-powered tools to assess their potential for large-scale, inclusive impact.Ìý