Poket
Organization Details
Poket is a customizable field data collection and surveying software. The solution empowers users in the field to self-report and crowdsource data in exchange for custom rewards and incentives. Poket enables self-reported and community-based data collection with real-time feedback loops, dashboards, maps and resources - even in offline settings. Poket’s tools can be used on any smartphone, in any offline setting, and for many different types of applications in global health, financial inclusion, climate-smart agriculture, etc.
Poket is based in Toronto, Canada, supported by MIT via their SOLVE Initiative, the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, are recipients of the Top 30 Under 30 Developer Award for Canada, and presented at the United Nations General Assembly + World Bank for their technology's innovative approach to research and data collection. Poket has also been awarded US-federally-funded contracts (USAID + USDA) for both domestic and international projects.
Impact Story
72% of international development organizations believe that M&E and data collection is a challenge. We created Poket because we saw a pressing need to democratize data collection, making it accessible and meaningful for communities around the world. Our mission is grounded in the belief that everyone, regardless of their location or resources, should have the tools to document and share their reality. Through our mobile app and web platform, we've made strides in turning this vision into reality, enabling on self-reported and community-based data collection all over the world. This approach not only gathers data but also empowers individuals to actively participate in research and decisions that affect their lives.
Our collaborations with organizations like CARE, BRAC, and Johns Hopkins have been pivotal in amplifying our impact. With CARE, we've enabled women in Uganda to report on financial practices, directly contributing to their empowerment and economic independence. In Bangladesh, our work with BRAC has supported health initiatives, reaching communities often overlooked by traditional data collection methods. Our partnership with Johns Hopkins on malaria prevention highlights our commitment to addressing global health challenges through community-led data collection. These initiatives embody our belief in the power of self-reported data to foster change, providing communities with the tools they need to advocate for themselves and shape their future.
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