Innovation Profiles

Innovations for Inclusive Independence

Explore teams, technologies, and real-world solutions shaping accessible systems across Africa.

Innovation Profiles

Our Innovation Leaders

People-driven assistive technology solutions from prototype to live deployment.

Innovator 1

Bio for innovator 1

Prototype

Problem Solved: Problem solved 1

Tech Used: Tech stack 1, AI, mobile

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Innovator 2

Bio for innovator 2

Pilot

Problem Solved: Problem solved 2

Tech Used: Tech stack 2, AI, mobile

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Innovator 3

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Live

Problem Solved: Problem solved 3

Tech Used: Tech stack 3, AI, mobile

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Innovator 4

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Prototype

Problem Solved: Problem solved 4

Tech Used: Tech stack 4, AI, mobile

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Innovator 5

Bio for innovator 5

Pilot

Problem Solved: Problem solved 5

Tech Used: Tech stack 5, AI, mobile

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Innovator 6

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Live

Problem Solved: Problem solved 6

Tech Used: Tech stack 6, AI, mobile

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Innovator 7

Bio for innovator 7

Prototype

Problem Solved: Problem solved 7

Tech Used: Tech stack 7, AI, mobile

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Innovator 8

Bio for innovator 8

Pilot

Problem Solved: Problem solved 8

Tech Used: Tech stack 8, AI, mobile

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Innovator 9

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Live

Problem Solved: Problem solved 9

Tech Used: Tech stack 9, AI, mobile

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Innovator 10

Bio for innovator 10

Prototype

Problem Solved: Problem solved 10

Tech Used: Tech stack 10, AI, mobile

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Innovator 11

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Pilot

Problem Solved: Problem solved 11

Tech Used: Tech stack 11, AI, mobile

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Innovator 12

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Live

Problem Solved: Problem solved 12

Tech Used: Tech stack 12, AI, mobile

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Open Source Catalogue

Discover a wide range of innovative open-source projects that cater to diverse needs and support inclusive independence.

  • All open-source
  • ASR Models
  • Designs
  • Datasets
  • Other
Inclusive ASR Model
ASR Model MIT

Inclusive ASR Model

An ASR model optimized for non-standard speech and African accents.

Use: Clone and run composer install, the... Contrib: Open issues for bugs, create PRs wi...
1,240 downloads
GitHub Docs
Dot Glasses Fitting Tool
Prosthetic Design Apache 2.0

Dot Glasses Fitting Tool

Open-source algorithm for simplified eyewear fitting with affordable diagnostics.

Use: Run the web app locally and upload... Contrib: Add integration tests and enhanceme...
890 downloads
GitHub Docs

Apply to Innovate Now

Accelerate your disability-led technology prototype with structured support, mentorship, and market pathways.

Leading Innovation

Structured Cohort Support

Prototyping equipment, mentorship, and ethical validation to move from idea to impact.

Application Criteria

Project addresses assistive tech or inclusive systems with a strong user-centered approach.

Access Funding & Labs

Teams receive resources, lab access, and pathways to scaling with partners.

Timeline Steps
1
Cohort 6 Opens: Apr 01, 2026
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Cohort 7 Opens: Aug 01, 2026
Programme Benefits