AssisTech Foundation (ATF)

ATF Acceleration Program is an exclusive program for Assistive Technology based startups creating impact in the world through empowering people with disability. Startups selected for ATF Enable accelerator program will receive mentorship from Business, Technology & Disability Leaders to help them scale and achieve their desired milestones more efficiently. Duration: 16 Weeks. Includes Mentorship (Industry Leader assigned to each selected Start-up as Mentor, Growth & Investment Strategy, Product Design & Management, Develop Operating Plan with Milestones, Hiring Team & Engaging Advisors), Workshops with additional Industry & Disability Experts, Weekly Governance & Review Meetings. Also provides Access to Disability Market, Mentorship from Disability Experts, Access to Disability focused NGOs/ Associations/ Beneficiaries, Government Partnerships (Disability Department etc.), Product Validation/ Testing by super-users (persons with disabilities), Access to Funds (Early stage Investors, Impact Investors, Venture Capitalists (VC), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)), Go-To-Market Strategies, Business Model Innovation, Sales & Marketing Strategy, Access to ATF’s Global AT partners in 7 countries, Invitation to webinars on various topics, Invitation to Investor Pitch Sessions & Assistive Technology Conclave, Networking, Enabling services (Access to ATF’s Playbooks, Legal and Accounting support, Start-up Kit with collection of Software Tools & Services at subsidized cost).

The fellowship program aims to engage bright, young minds in the mission of making this world more inclusive and accessible for over 1 billion people with disabilities in the world. The program will give the fellows an opportunity to work and contribute to the disability sector through technology as an enabler. The fellows will get opportunities to work with our talented cohort startup founders and ATF s senior board members and advisors. Eligibility: Bachelor s degree in Arts/Commerce/ Sciences/Law/ Engineering/ Management OR 2+ years of work experience in any sector.

The ATA will aid in developing solutions that can help create positive impact in areas like Social Inclusion, Economic Independence, Manual Scavenging, Waste Segregation, Social Drudgery Accessibility – Physical & Web, Independent Mobility, Empowerment through Technology, Employment & Education.