Deadline: 1-Dec-22
Are you building a startup that positively impacts disabled people? Are you developing assistive technology with a universal design approach? If yes, then the Remarkable’s global accelerator, with Australian and US programs, is here to support you.
Remarkable 16-week accelerator equips AssistiveTech startups with seed funding, expert coaches and mentors, access to user feedback, and the skills needed to become commercially successful businesses that drive inclusion and accessibility.
Why apply for remarkable?
- Development
- curated experience – Your weekly support includes one-on-one coaching, masterclasses, peer support, and expert Q&A sessions to support your startup learning journey.
- weekly accountability – They help your startup progress faster and focus on the most critical things for your business’s growth.
- access to user feedback – They train you to build out your user-testing protocol, and they provide regular opportunities for user feedback.
- accessibility support – they share guidance on ensuring that your website, product, and social media channels are built and implemented in the most accessible and inclusive ways.
- professional content – Founders will work with an external production company to create a high-quality content Demo Day pitch video.
- Investment
- seed funding –
- US$55,000 cash investment for US program
- $75,000 AUD cash for 5% equity for Australia program
- perks – Get access to thousands of dollars of free perks through Remarkable’s partners, including cloud storage credits, pro bono legal services, and more.
- sustainability strategy – when the program concludes, startups’ pitches will stream virtually to a demo day audience of 450+ investors, partners, and industry connections.
- seed funding –
- Network
- US Program
- access to local and international networks – this includes connections within an array of industries, including the disability, startup, and government sectors, as well as international connections with ecosystems in Australia, Africa, India, the UK, China, Canada, and New Zealand.
- mentor network – access to a community of mentors with diverse expertise, including branding, entering the healthcare market, hardware manufacturing, hiring and human resources, and more.
- demo space at abilities expo – you’ll have the option to join remarkable at their abilities expo booth, where you’ll showcase your product to over 1500 disabled people.
- disability market access – remarkable has deep connections to many disability-focused organizations in the US and Australia. They’ll introduce you, as appropriate, and invite them to events like demo day. you’ll also be able to pitch to the network of cerebral palsy alliance research foundation and have access to opportunities shared by each organization.
- Australia Program
- access to local and international networks – this includes connections with an array of industries including the disability, startup and government sectors, as well as international connections with ecosystems in Africa, India, UK, China, Canada, the US and New Zealand.
- mentor network – access to a community of mentors with diverse expertise, including branding, accessing the NDIS, hardware manufacturing, hiring and human resources, and more.
- disability market access – remarkable has deep connections to many disability-focused organisations in Australia and the US (including cerebral palsy alliance). They’ll introduce you, as appropriate, and invite them to events like demo day.
- US Program
- Team
- US Program
- remarkable coach – They’ll provide weekly or biweekly one-on-ones to all teams. this ensures accountability and support, and identifies appropriate introductions based on your weekly focus.
- masterclasses – connections to world-class teachers and trainers.
- Australia Program
- remarkable coach – they will provide weekly or biweekly 1:1s to all teams. this ensures accountability and support, and identifies appropriate introductions based on your weekly focus.
- masterclasses – content delivered by and connections to world-class teachers and trainers.
- US Program
What startups are they looking for?
- Direct or indirect impact on disabled people
- You should have a demonstrated impact on disabled people — either through targeted design solutions or universally designed products — and address problems arising due to disability, health, and/or aging. Your product will focus on one or more of the following areas:
- Early intervention
- Autonomous mobility
- Brain-computer interface
- Upskilling and reskilling people disabled, shaping the future of work
- Smart and connected communities, cities, and homes
- Low-cost assistive technologies
- Increased community participation in all areas, including travel, leisure, education, self-care, and more.
- You should have a demonstrated impact on disabled people — either through targeted design solutions or universally designed products — and address problems arising due to disability, health, and/or aging. Your product will focus on one or more of the following areas:
- Stage
- Remarkable seeks post-product, post-revenue startups that haven’t experienced massive revenue or growth yet.
- For med-tech-focused companies, they understand that post-revenue may not be achieved yet. You should still apply.
- Scalable
- They like founders with global aspirations, and they seek hardware or software technology that could be scaled.
- Location
- For US Program
- While they’ll be prioritizing US-based startups for the US cohort, they welcome applications from global companies.
- For Australia Program
- The networks and experience are strongest in the Australian and the US markets, but they work with startups globally. If you are not based in Australia, make sure you take into account time zone differences.
- For US Program
- Remarkable technology
- They’re called Remarkable for a reason. They want to push the boundaries of technology — they’re not looking for copies of a technology that’s already in-market. What makes your startup unique? What makes your startup remarkable?
Eligibility Criteria
- They will accept applications from individuals and teams. If applying as an individual, please consider how you will continue running your business as well as managing the program deliverables. Have a think about if you can engage some volunteers or interns to support by running of parts of your business to give you some support.
- Remarkable works with for profit (for purpose) businesses.
- The accelerator program targets startups from across the globe working in disability and assistive tech. Their networks and experience are strongest in the Australian and the US markets, but they work with startups globally. If you are not based in Australia or the US, make sure you take into account time zone differences.
For more information, visit https://remarkable.org/accelerator/
