THE TOM GLOBAL MOVEMENt
The TOM Global Movement is a network of change-makers dedicated to improving the lives of millions of people facing neglected challenges and unmet needs. This movement is powered by programs implemented by TOM communities worldwide and managed by the TOM Global team.
TOM Innovation centerS:
Community activation through innovation hubs
TOMIC NYC | USA
The TOM Innovation Center (TOMIC) in New York City is the headquarters of TOM Global, overseeing activities in the Tri-State area, the United States, and worldwide. The soon-to-launch TOM Makerspace in NYC will serve as the hub of the NYC ecosystem, a collaborative innovation center for product development, workshops, and documentation for TOM’s open-source portfolio. TOM NYC will also serve as a gathering place for community events, developer groups, build workshops and more, bringing people together to design and engineer solutions for people with disabilities.
TOMIC TLV | ISRAEL
The TOM Innovation Center in Tel Aviv serves as a regional incubator for TOM communities across Israel and the Middle East, and our flagship center for innovation, manufacturing & distribution. Led by a team of program leaders, engineers, and product developers, TOMIC TLV hosts Makeathons, Developer Groups, and product development workshops, while also serving as a model makerspace for the TOM Global network.
TOM@CARE:
Product development within rehabilitation and care facilities
The TOM Rehab Designer model deploys a professional innovator (usually an engineer or product designer) within a hospital or rehabilitation ward to rapidly develop solutions that directly aid professionals and patients undergoing treatment. The extensive experience and knowledge of the staff, as well as direct daily contact with the patients, allow for a focused innovation process and quick turnaround from challenge to prototype-- getting more patients the help they need in real-time.
TOM@University:
Community building and product development for students and faculty
Universities and higher education institutions play a crucial role at TOM by providing academic resources, research capabilities, and innovative thinking. The Tikkun Olam Makers University Program (TOM@University) is a global network of student-led innovation communities on university and college campuses working to improve people’s lives by making affordable open-source technology accessible to all. The program includes three main components: the TOM Fellowship Program; the TOM Faculty Forum; and the Fellowship Alumni Network.
The TOM Fellowship Program is a 9-month international leadership program that supports student leaders – known as TOM Fellows – who seek to apply technology and innovation to carry out TOM activities on their campuses. TOM Fellows harness the skills and creativity of students and faculty, along with the fabrication capabilities on their campus to create innovative assistive technology.
Visit the TOM@University website for more information.
TOM@Corporate:
Community impact through corporate partnerships and employee engagement
TOM offers corporations and industry partners a variety of engagement opportunities for Corporate Social Responsibility. These options include employee engagement through skilled activities such as mentorship, product development, and build workshops.
Corporations bring their resources, expertise and infrastructure to the TOM ecosystem.Through strategic partnerships and sponsorships, they provide financial support, mentorship, and top-level talent. By involving their employees in the solution development process, corporations tap into their diverse skill sets, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Providing platforms for talent to participate, corporations not only contribute to the success of the TOM mission but also nurture a culture of social responsibility and innovation within their own organizations.
TOM@school:
STEM learning and social innovation through curricular and extra-curricular programs
By integrating TOM principles into their curriculum, schools empower the next generation to drive positive change in the field of assistive technology. With TOM's guidance and training, students can participate in design thinking workshops, collaborative projects and manufacturing and distribution activities, allowing them to learn about the challenges faced by people with disabilities while developing and distributing innovative solutions. TOM@ School programs include curricular integration and extra-curricular activities.
Global Innovation
Challenge:
Driving product development through an annual global competition
The TOM Global Innovation Challenge (GIC) is an annual competition among makers and students to create open-source, affordable, and accessible solutions to challenges faced by people with disabilities. Teams from around the world compete to create impactful innovations that will help people of all abilities lead more independent, fulfilling lives. In four years, the TOM Global Innovation Challenge has established itself as a top-tier innovation competition that challenges the brightest young minds in the fields of engineering, design, and paramedical professions. Together, they create hundreds of socially impactful innovations that directly benefit the lives of people with disabilities in their communities.
Visit the Global Innovation Challenge website for more information.