Investing in frontier assistive technology solutions that provide significant and life-changing improvement to people with disabilities in Africa.
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π’ Our global call is now open & looking to address:
π lack of access to AT
π lack of a sustainable local ecosystem
π a need for appropriate and affordable devices
Apply now if you have brilliant AT solutions with the potential to scale
atimpactfund.com/open-call
#AT #Africa
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Assistive Technology (AT) Impact Fund retweeted
@GDIHub's Head of Innovation Insight @rhysjwills shares how we at the @ATImpactFund are measuring our impact and researching the AT ecosystem. Our work will help us to understand: bit.ly/3ea1VQ5
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@GDIHub's Head of Innovation Insight @rhysjwills shares how we at the @ATImpactFund are measuring our impact and researching the AT ecosystem. Our work will help us to understand: bit.ly/3ea1VQ5
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𧲠Why are people drawn to the Assistive Technology sector?
π΅ What do investors and funders think about the AT sector?
π What are the best indicators of success for AT companies?
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π§ What are the barriers to scaling AT in Africa?
π§° What venture building support is most effective to scale?
π What impact does AT have on end-users lives, and what does it unlock?
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Today is pitch day....we've received 90 applications spanning the entire continent, & including products & innovations across:
β‘οΈ Mobility, Software, Hearing, Vision, Financing, Distribution & Manufacturing
Good luck to all the applicants π€
#disabilityinnovation
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An interesting podcast focus on innovative solutions and new approaches.... π
9 Mar 2021
Check out the 2nd episode of the Innovation Action Insights podcast.
Exploring COVID-19 Innovations from #CPAP breathing aid devices to the power of #data for policy with @rebeccajshipley & @Klein711
Listen now β‘οΈ bit.ly/3r7qK2O
#DisabilityInnovation #Podcast
ALT Text graphic: 'Episode 2: COVID-19 Innovations'
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Today on #WorldHearingDay the first ever
@WHO World Report on Hearing has been released.
Getting AT to those that need it transforms lives - which is why one of our first investments is @hearX_Group - providing hearing aids through a subscription model on continental Africa.
ALT Image of hearing tests taking place in Africa - with Assistive Tech Impact Fund branding
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The @ATImpactFund is investing in pioneering new delivery models, overcoming traditional barriers to #AT.
@hearX_Group direct-to-consumer product enables lay-health workers to detect hearing needs & demonstrate how hearing aids help, in one sitting.
bit.ly/3qbOfH0
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This Β£200k investment will enable testing of new distribution models in Kenya, creating innovative sustainable hearing health solutions in communities.
The @ATImpactFund is funded by UK Aid, as part of the @AssistTech2030 programme led by @GDIHub
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2 Mar 2021
Proud to say @wazivision is one of portfolio companies in @atimpactfund. The Ugandan startup is offering $2,000 for an βAfro-centricβ eyeglass design - OPEN CALL TO CREATIVES techcabal.com/2021/03/02/wazβ¦
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Closing today - our call for brilliant #African #AT solutions with the potential to scale.
Successful grantees will received up to Β£200k of grant funding, alongside venture building & partnership brokering.
Apply now for this UK aid funded call β‘οΈ atimpactfund.com/open-call
ALT Assistive Tech Impact Fund - text graphic with image of limb building in africa
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Today on #WorldDayofSocialJustice we're shouting about the potential of Assistive Tech to change lives.
Right now over a billion people in the world need AT, yet 90% are without it.
We're working to scale new innovations & kick start local ecosystems; atimpactfund.com/open-call
ALT Assistive tech impact fund - text graphic with details on the fund - includes image of limb making in Africa
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Thinking about applying for an AT Impact Fund investment?
In this podcast you can hear from one of our first grantees @wazivision, and find out more about sustainable fashion and innovative manufacturing methods
Applications close in 2β£ days! π
19 Feb 2021
This week we launched the Innovation Action Insights #podcast
Listen to the first episode on #innovative #manufacturing & hear from @wazivision & @zenertechnp on sustainable fashion & 3D printing.
β‘οΈ disabilityinnovation.com/newβ¦
π On Spotify & SoundCloud
#DisabilityInnovation #AT
ALT Innovation Action Insights - text graphic with microphone image
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The countdown is on.....apply now for up to Β£200k investment π
#funding #AT #AssistiveTech #Africa #Innovation #Tech #StartUp #Solutions #Design #Grant
18 Feb 2021
3β£ days to go....
Our @ATImpactFund is looking to fund brilliant #African AT solutions up to Β£200k.
Seeking scalable products addressing lack of access & a need for appropriate, affordable devices.
Apply now for this UK aid funded opportunity - atimpactfund.com/open-call
ALT Text graphic - AT impact fund - deadline 21st Feb - with image of limb being made.
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Check out one of our first Assistive Tech Impact Fund grantees in this new podcast...
@wazivision share more about their innovation journey and the importance of sustainable fashion.
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15 Feb 2021
β° Less than one week left for @ATImpactFund's global open call.
Selected companies will receive up to Β£200k of grant funding bespoke #venturebuilding support
If you're building a scalable #African #assistivetech product, apply now: atimpactfund.com/open-call.
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Our global call is now open - up to Β£200k of funding for brilliant #African AT solutions.
Looking to address: a lack of access to AT & sustainable local ecosystem, & a need for appropriate & affordable devices
Seeking scalable African AT products.
atimpactfund.com/open-call
ALT Assistive Technology Impact Fund, deadline 21st Feb 2021 - image of limb building.
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Q and A's going strongly as we discuss some of the finer details of the AT Impact Fund.
Questions have been coming through about IP, how corporates can get involved, and at what stage business should be at to apply.
Lots more details to come on our website π
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Meet our second investment - Wazi, who create stylish eyewear in #Uganda using recycled materials.
The UK aid funded @ATImpactFund has been developed to scale brilliant #African solutions like this.
Our global call launches today for applicants π
ALT Presentation from Wazi
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