AirGradient Invites Organizations to Join Our Mission for Clean Air

AirGradient is a leading provider of open-source air quality monitoring solutions at scale, empowering communities and organizations worldwide to understand and improve their air quality.

Founded in 2019 by Achim Haug and Dominik Schraner, both heavily affected by air pollution in Thailand, AirGradient has experienced remarkable growth, deploying over 30,000 monitors in more than 80 countries and building a dedicated team of 20+ professionals. We are driven by our mission to make air quality data accessible and actionable, fostering a global movement toward a cleaner, healthier future.

We are actively seeking partnerships with organizations that share our vision. We are particularly interested in collaborating with those who can assist us with monitor deployments, enabling us to expand our reach and impact, particularly in closing data gaps and promoting open data. We believe that by working together, we can address critical data gaps, raise awareness of air quality issues, and empower communities to take action.

Our Current Position

AirGradient has rapidly evolved from a volunteer project to a globally recognized leader in air quality monitoring. We’ve achieved this by focusing on building a sustainable social business with a proven track record.

This foundation of proven technology and a commitment to open-source accessibility has allowed us to foster a strong community and establish ourselves as a trusted partner for research institutions and organizations worldwide. Importantly, we have achieved profitability and are experiencing continuous growth through our open model, without reliance on external funding. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Open-Source Approach: We are committed to transparency and accessibility, offering open-source hardware and software that empowers users to understand and customize their monitoring solutions.
• Proven Technology: Our monitors have been rigorously tested and validated, demonstrating high accuracy and reliability. We have also been recognized for our innovation, winning awards for the accuracy and affordability of our monitors.
• Affordability: We believe that cost should not be a barrier to air quality monitoring. Our monitors are designed to be affordable, making them accessible to a wide range of users.
• Science-Driven: We have a dedicated science team and collaborate with more than 25 research partners, including top universities around the world. This ensures that our technology is grounded in the latest scientific understanding of air quality.
• Community Focus: We are committed to building a strong community of users and partners who are passionate about air quality. We provide resources and support to empower our community to take action and make a difference.
• Capacity Building: Our goal is to foster self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive training and resources that enable communities and researchers to independently manage and expand their air quality monitoring efforts. We have a particular focus on the global south, where we have assisted many organisations and community groups become more proficient in air quality monitoring.

Our Vision

We aim to empower one billion people worldwide to understand, address, and ultimately reduce air pollution and associated carbon emissions. We believe this ambitious goal is achievable through strategic partnerships and a continued focus on accessible technology, community engagement, and impactful research.

To achieve this vision, our upcoming focus is on:

• Expanding our network: We are actively seeking new partnerships to increase our reach and impact. In particular, we want to partner with organisations that we can work together with to amplify both of our voices.
• Deepening research collaborations: We are committed to advancing the science of air quality monitoring and collaborating with researchers to develop new and innovative solutions.
• Strengthening community engagement: We believe that community engagement is essential to driving meaningful change. We are committed to providing our community with the resources and support they need to take action and improve their air quality.
• Building robust and accurate low-cost air quality networks: We would love to partner with organisations that can help us close data gaps by building air quality networks. We’ve already successfully built networks with organisations like UNICEF and UNDP.

Who Can Help Us?

Collaboration is at the heart of our mission, and we believe that achieving our ambitious goals requires a diverse network of partners. We’re seeking organisations that share our passion for clean air and carbon reductions and are driven to make a tangible difference.

Whether your focus is on environmental protection, public health, policy making, or community empowerment, we believe there’s a place for you in this movement. We’re particularly excited to connect with organisations that can help us deploy monitors in underserved communities and data-sparse regions, amplifying our impact and expanding the reach of reliable air quality information. We also see immense value in partnering with educational institutions to integrate air quality education into their programs, fostering the next generation of environmentally conscious leaders.

Ultimately, we envision a collaborative ecosystem where organisations of all kinds – NGOs, policy makers, community groups, and educational institutions – work together to create a world where everyone has access to clean air. Partners that share our mission can work together with us to increase our shared impact either by working on specific projects together or by directly funding certain activities.

Past Collaborations

AirGradient has a strong history of successful collaborations. Examples of these collaborations include:

• UNICEF - Enhancing Air Quality Monitoring in Lao PDR. Read more.
• UNDP - Open Innovation Platform Challenge for the Low-Cost Hyperlocal Air Quality Monitoring Toolkit. Read more.
• OpenAQ - A New Data-Sharing Partnership. Read more.
• EPIC - Closing Data Gaps in the Global South. Read more.
• SAMHE - The Largest Classroom Air Quality Study in the World. Read more.
• Mechai Bamboo School - Student training program tackles Thailand’s air pollution with help from AirGradient. Read more.
• University of Cambridge - Improving the Accuracy of our Sensors. Read more.

If you’re interested in hearing more about any of these collaborations - or in collaborating yourself - please reach out to us at support@airgradient.com!