Innovate Now accelerator announces its seventh cohort of Assistive Technology innovators, with a focus on mobility for children and the elderly.
Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) Innovate Now, Africa’s first Assistive Technology (AT) accelerator, has announced its seventh cohort of innovators, which includes nine ventures that provide digital AT or use digital to increase access to AT products or services. These innovations address the needs of users with hearing impairment, mobility issues, employment for people […]
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND EPILEPSY AWARDED AT INNOVATE’S NOW DEMO DAY 
Innovate Now, Africa’s first Assistive Technology (AT) Accelerator held its latest showcase of Assistive Tech (AT). This pitch event provided a platform for founders to create awareness of their AT solutions, which address challenges faced by persons with disabilities, with Deaf Outreach Program awarded the Best Assistive Technology Innovation for their inclusive learning platform for […]
Assistive Tech for children and learning dominates Innovate Now’s 5th Demo Day, as Africa’s first disability accelerator drives momentum in the digital innovation space
Innovate Now held its 5th Demo Day on the 5th of August 2022 in Nairobi. The Demo Day was the first one under the digital assistive technology an entrepreneurship project-a partnership between GDI Hub, ICT Norway and Norwegian Agency for Development (NORAD). In a hybrid fashion combining in-person and online demos, eight assistive technology ventures […]
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 […]
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 […]
Safariseat Maker TAI Scoops Judges Award at Innovate Now Cohort 4.0 Demo
Innovate Now, the Global Disability Innovation Hub, and Amref Health Africa Kenyan-based assistive technology Startup accelerator held its fourth demo day on Tuesday 14th September 2021. “We are excited about being awarded the Innovate Now judges award. Our participation in the accelerator was really valuable in validating SafariSeat’s upcoming updates and new services for our […]
Innovate Now Cohort 1.0 Winner
Innovate Now, Africa’s first Assistive Technology Accelerator Announces USD 20000 Prize for First Winner Innovate Now has selected its first winner as part of the Global Disability Innovation Hub’s Assistive Technology AT2030 Programme NAIROBI – June 15, 2020: Lincoln Wamae, Founder of Linccell Technology has won a cash prize of USD20000 (Approx. KES2M) from Innovate […]
Innovate Now Cohort 2.0: call for applicants
PRESS RELEASE Innovate Now Accelerator Programme Seeks Mobile Solutions to Assist Persons with Disabilities Programme opens submissions for second cohort with focus on mobile as a bridge to assistive technology NAIROBI – May 13, 2020: Innovate Now, Africa’s first Assistive Technology Accelerator is seeking applications from innovators across the African continent who are dedicated to developing […]
Unveiling the First Cohort of Assistive Technology Entrepreneurs of the Innovate Now Accelerator
NAIROBI, December 3, 2019: As the world celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Global Disability Innovation Hub and Amref Enterprises Limited have today unveiled the five local entrepreneurs selected as finalists to the first cohort of the Innovate Now Accelerator Program. The five start-ups were picked from a total of 30 applicants who […]
World’s First Innovation Ecosystem dedicated to Assistive Technology to be launched In Nairobi, Kenya
GDI Hub and Kenyan partners will launch in Nairobi, Kenya the World’s First Innovation Ecosystem dedicated to supporting over 50 start-ups to develop new Assistive Technology products and services. 10th of June 2019. Today, at Nairobi Innovation Week, GDI Hub and Kenyan partners will launch the world’s first Assistive Technology Innovation Accelerator with a high-level […]