Mada Assistive Tech Innovation Challenge

For individuals with disabilities, finding the right assistive tools can be a complex and frustrating journey, as current systems often fail to provide tailored recommendations. Mada Center is inviting innovators to develop a novel assistive recommendation system that can analyze user-specific factors—medical, cognitive, and environmental—and deliver highly personalized, efficient, and accessible assistive technology solutions.

Challenge Statement

• How might they develop an AI-powered assistive recommendation system to provide personalized solutions for individuals with disabilities based on their unique needs and circumstances?
• MADA Center is seeking solution providers to develop an advanced AI-driven assistive recommendation system that enhances the way individuals with disabilities access and utilize assistive technologies.
• This solution should leverage AI and machine learning to analyze holistic user assessments—including medical, cognitive, and environmental factors—to deliver personalized, data-driven recommendations. The system should integrate seamlessly across six key assistive technology categories, covering sensory aids, mobility solutions, cognitive tools, and more.
• The goal is to streamline the recommendation process, improve accessibility, and empower individuals with disabilities by enhancing their independence and quality of life through smart, adaptive, and inclusive technology.

Funding Information

• Cash contributions: 100,000 USD
• Access to relevant datasets and to their AT Portal platform
• Mentorship, support for cloud environment (MS Azure) and solution development

Eligibility Criteria

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

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