Tancred Yip is the founder of MyPalate and Alumnus of The Forge. When Tancred heard that frontline healthcare workers were experiencing intense pain and discomfort behind their ears from wearing their facemasks for long periods of time, he knew he had to help. Tancred partnered with Jenny Quach, a physiotherapist working in a Toronto hospital, to 3D print Ear Savers for her coworkers and the “Innovation Tank” community was born. As word spread about their useful product and their crowdfunding campaign picked up traction, they have been able to print 150+ Ear Savers per day and they have currently manufactured 3750+ Ear Savers and delivered 2,400+ products to frontline workers.
Innovation Tank is an online community of people based in Toronto, Canada The community was formed by Tancred Yip to promote the sharing of ideas, projects, and skills. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, it has become a valuable resource to brainstorm ideas and create multiple projects to help fight against COVID-19. Innovation Tank’s biggest project is helping frontline workers by providing them with the 3D-printed parts they need to help them perform their work.
To read more about the initiative visit their website at innovationtank.ca.