AI-Powered Inclusive Communication Challenge

Effective communication between the Deaf community and hearing individuals remains challenging, as existing solutions rely on outdated systems and limited datasets, failing to capture the nuances of sign language. A transformative and inclusive approach is urgently needed to bridge this gap.

Challenge Statement

• How might they develop an AI-powered accessibility solution for language translation and communication for sign language and persons with communication difficulties?
• MADA Center is looking for solution providers that can help to develop an AI-powered accessibility solution for language translation and communication for sign language and persons with communication difficulties.
• This ideal solution should therefore aim to develop a cutting-edge Machine Translation system for Sign Language and Persons with Communication Difficulties, powered by Large Language Models (LLMs), complemented by additional AI-driven tools to support communication for individuals with disabilities. The innovation lies not only in the translation capabilities but also in the integration of complementary features like text-to-speech, speech-to-text systems, real-time captioning, and voice modulation to enhance accessibility for a broader audience.

Funding Information

• Cash contributions: 100,000 USD
• Access to relevant datasets and to their API to crawl government websites
• Mentorship, support for cloud environment (MS Azure) and expert advice

Eligibility Criteria

• The challenge is open to startups from all over the world.

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