The GSMA Innovation Fund for Assistive Tech
Applications are now closed. Learn more about the fund grantees here.
The GSMA Innovation Fund for Assistive Tech was set up to find start-ups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises in Africa and Asia that are driving the digital inclusion of people with disabilities by addressing one or more of the following barriers:
- Access
- Affordability
- Relevance
- Knowledge and skills
- Safety and security
We received a total of 350 applications from 31 countries across Africa and Asia. After a rigorous evaluation process followed by selection from an independent panel of experts, we are now pleased to announce the four grantees:
- DeafTawk | Pakistan | Provider of real-time, on demand access to sign language interpretation services.
- I-STEM | India | Providers of AI-enabled digital services to provide high quality accessible documents for persons with disabilities.
- Signs Media | Kenya | Provider of real-time, on demand access to sign language interpretation services.
- SignAble Communications | India | Provider of real-time, on demand access to sign language interpretation services.
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