Over four acceleration cycles, Innovate Now has supported the establishment of 21 African assistive technology businesses. Over the course of three to six months, African start-ups are given mentoring, education, and professional advice to develop market-fit, scalable, and investable assistive technologies (AT).
Cohort 7 applications are being accepted now through January 5, 2023.
A collaboration between the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), ICT Norway, and Norad aims to find the next generation of ground-breaking disability innovators who will propel Africa as a technological powerhouse. The following phase of Innovate Now will concentrate on Digital AT and Entrepreneurship, building on AT2030 investment from UK assistance.
AT is becoming more and more digital or demands digital capabilities. Frontier technologies like digital assistive technology (AT) support the full inclusion of people with disabilities. We are searching for startups with a focus on innovation that are enhancing access to assistive technology through digital methods or providing digital assistive technology solutions for use in the fields of education, healthcare, livelihoods, and other areas. Apply to join us.
A component of GDI Hub Accelerate is Innovate Now. Scale studios, accelerators, live labs, networks, mentoring, events, knowledge sharing, and cooperative collaborations are used to drive innovation impact.
Applications are now accepted for Cohort 7.0: Digital & Assistive Technology.
We refer to startups with a focus on innovation and proof-of-concept that increase AT accessibility through digital means or provide digital AT solutions for employment, healthcare, and education.
Source: atinnovatenow.com
