Programs & Projects

Simpa Networks is a venture-backed technology company with a mission to make modern energy simple, affordable, and accessible for everyone. Simpa had introduced a product and business model that would make sustainable energy choices “radically affordable” to the 1.6 billion, Base of the Pyramid consumers who currently lack access to electricity. Student intern Katy Newhouse worked with Simpa’s product development team to develop a new product for rural un-electrified families. She focused on how to improve the customer experience and create a product that provided income-generating opportunities.