Meet our latest cohort (#5) – as they work to build digital solutions that change lives
Innovate Now are delighted to share more on our cohort 5 ventures as they continue their innovation journey. Supported by the expert team behind Innovate Now, ventures receive learning, mentorship, live lab’s and ecosystem access – helping to refine and develop strategic, product based, design and marketing approaches to maximise assistive tech solutions. Learning Differently […]
Innovate Now alumni – supporting inclusive participation in the electoral process in Kenya & equity funding partnership to increase access
Find out more about the next steps for Innovate Now ventures as they continue to increase their reach and impact.
Ms. Bjørg Sandkjæ, Secretary of State for Norway discusses Access, Assistive Tech, Innovation and Development
Ms. Bjørg Sandkjæ, Secretary of State for Norway discusses the importance of the rights for people with disabilities, and how the Norwegian Government support assess to Assistive Technology through partnership such as Global Disability Innovation Hub’s Innovate Now accelerator; Africa’s First Assistive Tech Accelerator.
Innovate Now Director addresses RightsCon 2022
Bernard Chiira, Director of Innovate Now recently spoke at RightsCon 2022 on how to dismantle ablism in technology systems: “Codified ablism could be the most immediate threat to the future of inclusion for persons with disabilities. AT Global Disability Innovation Hub, we innovate for disability to create a fairer world. We must address ablism as […]
Innovate Now accelerator announces its fifth cohort of Assistive Technology innovators, supporting a new wave of momentum in the disability innovation space in Africa.
Nairobi 16th May 2022: Innovate Now, Africa first Assistive Technology (AT) Accelerator has announced its fifth cohort of innovators, ventures providing digital AT or using digital to increase access to AT products or services. Led by Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), The digital AT and entrepreneurship project under Innovate Now is a partnership between […]
Join our ‘all you need to know’ webinar. Monday 25th April, 3-3.30pm
Thinking of applying for Africa’s first assistive technology accelerator? Join our upcoming webinar which will cover all you need to know including FAQ’s, application tips and guidance. About this event: Monday 25th April, 3-3.30pm EAT We’ll share lots of information about the Innovate Now accelerator – from the support provided to the structure of the curriculum. […]
Innovate Now, in the news
In March Innovate Now held a media briefing for the launch of the digital assistive technology and entrepreneurship project, as we opened applications for cohort 5.0. Launching the call During the event, held at the Norway Embassy in Kenya, we announced that applications were now open for cohort 5.0 – with a focus on African […]
Innovate Now, Africa’s first AT accelerator reignited as Norwegian government backs African innovation
https://youtu.be/6KDLp6v0SYc Innovate Now, Africa’s first Assistive Technology accelerator is recruiting the most promising innovators in a cutting edge move to boost Kenya’s momentum as an assistive technology powerhouse. NAIROBI – 2nd March, 2022: A new partnership between Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), ICT Norway and Norad, indicates a new wave of momentum in the […]
Regulations in Assistive Technology
When you speak to people in entrepreneurial ecosystems, regulations are rarely at the top of peoples lists of favourite things to think about. However, regulations, standards and certifications do however play an important role in any tech sector. They ensure that the products and services are safe, of acceptable quality, and provide ways for governments […]
Gratitude, Celebration and Reflections-International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021
The theme for this year’s international day for persons with disabilities is leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world! On this special day I have a lot to celebrate and many reflections to share on what this day means to me! Gratitude and Celebration As a young […]
