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In development
InnoTyag
A body-powered arm with no battery and no electronics. Made for everyday work and for places without reliable electricity.
Innoabilities Prosthetics CC, Windhoek
Affordable prosthetic arms for Namibia and southern Africa
We help people who have lost a hand or forearm get a modern prosthetic arm and be fitted closer to home.
Why we exist
Losing a hand changes how a person works and looks after a family. In Namibia a prosthetic arm often means a long journey, a long wait and a price few people can pay. We want every person who needs an arm to be able to get one.
3
prosthetists work in the whole country
258 km
is the average distance to the nearest prosthetics facility
60%
of Namibians live in rural areas, often without stable electricity
Sources: African Journal of Disability; World Bank, 2024.
What we do
01
Bring modern arms to Namibia
We supply prosthetic arms to clinics, hospitals and medical aid funds.
02
Fit and support patients
Together with prosthetists we fit each arm, teach people to use it and keep it working.
03
Make arms in Africa
Our goal is to start manufacturing prosthetic arms in Namibia by 2032.
Our products
Two forearm prostheses for different needs. Both are still in development.
Where we are going
2027
Preparing InnoTyag for Namibia
2028
First arms delivered to clinics and patients
2029
Our own fitting workshop in Windhoek, then one in the north
2032
InnoTyag made in Namibia
Our team
Fiel Nghikofa
Founder and CEO
Biomedical engineer with hands-on experience of medical equipment in a hospital. Leads strategy, partnerships and funding.
Hans Fillemon
Representative
Five years of experience as a rentals manager. Represents the company in Namibia and works with clients and partners.
Are you a prosthetist?
We are looking for prosthetists and technicians in Namibia who want to work with us.
Get in touchAwards and programmes
From 2023 to 2024 our founder went through three programmes at Basecamp Hub, from the first idea to a registered company.
2024
Tech Award
Basecamp Awards
Programme 1
Hunt
Idea validation
4 weeks, August 2023
Programme 2
Cook
Product development and market readiness
2 months, December 2023
Programme 3
Trade
Company registration and funding strategy
6 months, October 2024
Let’s talk
We would like to hear from clinics, prosthetists, funds and investors, and from anyone who needs a prosthetic arm.