ATF enable Acceleration Program for Disability & Assistive Technology Start-ups (India): Apply Now!

Deadline: 15-Nov-21

The Government of India has launched its AssisTech Foundation (ATF) Enable Acceleration Program for Disability & Assistive Technology Start-ups.

AssisTech Foundation (ATF) is India’s first assistive technology focused ecosystem that supports and promotes innovative disability technology start-ups. Since its inception, ATF’s goal has been to create more awareness about the world of disability and bring about a positive impact through the start-ups they nurture.

Relevant Stakeholder

Individual
Ideation Stage Startup Validation Stage Startup Early Traction Startup Scaling Stage Startup

Relevant Industry

AR VR (Augmented + Virtual Reality)
Computer Vision
AI
Dating Matrimonial
Education
Technology Hardware
Healthcare & Lifesciences
Internet Of Things
IT Services
Sports
Social Impact
Social Network
Travel & Tourism
Safety
Robotics
Others
Toys And Games

Relevant Service Type

Discovery
Marketplace
Mobile
Platform
Consulting
Sharing Economy
Social Enterprise

Incentives

Fiscal Incentives
- Early stage Investors
- Impact Investors
- Venture Capitalists (VC)
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Non-Fiscal Incentives
- Access to Disability Market
- Go-To-Market Strategies
- Access to Mentors
- Networking
- Enabling services
Special Incentives
- Go-To-Market Strategies
  - Business Model Innovation
  - Sales & Marketing Strategy
  - Access to ATF’s Global AT partners in 7 countries
- Access to Disability Market
  - Mentorship from Disability Experts
  - Access to Disability focused NGOs/ Associations/ Beneficiaries
  - Government Partnerships (Disability Department etc.)
  - Product Validation/ Testing by super-users (persons with disabilities)
- Access to Mentors
  - Mentors across Disability, Business, Technology & Organization Design
  - Invitation to webinars on various topics (growth strategy, product design, – financial management etc)
  - Invitation to Investor Pitch Sessions & Assistive Technology Conclave
- Networking
  - Connect with startups in Assistive Technology & other domains
  - Partnership with corporates for pilots, technology etc
  - Collaboration with ATF’s partners (Incubators, Accelerators, Innovation programs etc)
- Enabling services
  - Access to ATF’s Playbooks (CSR, Digital Marketing etc)
  - Legal and Accounting support
  - Start-up Kit with collection of Software Tools & Services at subsidized cost

Eligibility Criteria

You should have a technology based solution for people with disabilities.

For more information, visit https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams-application/accelerator-program.html?applicationId=615733fee4b033527d09b36f