At Whirlwind, we're always open to exploring new technologies and we put users at the center of the design process. Our goal is to develop sturdy,  affordable, sustainable lifelong wheelchairs. We utilize best business principles to keep our internal  costs low while making the greatest impact with the resources we have. We also identify and team  up with local disability NGOs (nonprofits) in their countries to develop programs that can lead to  their full integration and participation into  their communities.

Our team of wheelchair designers develops a wheelchair prototype design brief with a budget. After that its off to the executive director for review and approval. For projects with a social component, we develop the program activities and budget in close collaboration with our disability NGO partners.

During an internal review process, Whirlwind determines whether the prototype design brief will get funded by Whirlwind or if we will seek external funding through grants and donations. For social projects, we most often apply to foundations or government agencies for funding.

When supporting the implementation of a wheelchair project, we utilize rapid prototype development strategies. After several iterations of a successful design, we explore our options for building sustainable, scalable solutions for a small local wheelchair manufacturing company. Social projects are implemented according to a timeline that we have agreed upon with our local disability NGO partner. They usually have their own budget from the grant which they are responsible for using and accounting for according to project needs and the funder's reporting requirements.