Deadline: 20 September 2024
Do you have a solution for people with disabilities that enables them to lead an empowered life? Apply for the Saksham Accelerator Program that support startups working with assistive devices with the vision to impact people with disabilities.
This program aims to support assistive technology startups who have demonstrated practical application of their product through prototype development or have shown promise in identifying and solving real-world problems for the disabled especially the ones who are socially disadvantaged.
Focus Areas
- Mobility Assistance Devices
- Education and Learning Support
- Employment and Workplace Accessibility
- Cognitive Assistance Tools
- User Experience & Interface Design
- Daily Living Assistance Devices
- Communication & Speech Assistance
- Social Inclusion and Community Engagement
- Healthcare Monitoring and Management
- Sensory Assistance Devices
Funding Information
- Up to ₹500k grant per company
Program Offerings
- Product Strategy & GTM
- Guidance and expertise in developing product strategies and executing Go-to-Market (GTM) plans.
- Sales Support
- Assistance and resources to boost sales efforts and strategies to sell to Corporates, NGOs and customers directly.
- Product/Engineering Support
- Technical assistance and expertise in product development and engineering.
- Access to Mentors
- Access to experienced professionals for guidance and support in various aspects of entrepreneurship.
- Grant Support
- Financial assistance is provided to startups for their projects or business development.
- Regulatory Support
- Assistance and guidance in navigating legal and regulatory requirements for compliance.
- Access to Assistive Tech Ecosystem (Networking)
- Opportunities to connect and collaborate within the assistive tech community, fostering networking and partnerships.
- Access to funds
- Funding Opportunities for startup growth and development.
Who can apply?
- Startups with a prototype or minimum viable product in Assistive Technology.
- Startups dealing with impairments in mobility, vision, hearing or speech.
- Startups registered in India, building for India and the world’s disability issues.
For more information, visit SACC.
