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3. Incubate

Develop & test tech inspired solutions.

We’ll test future tech inspired solutions developing vehicles for venture acceleration while building home-grown talent.

Our innovation arm GDI Hub Accelerate will offer a safe space for start-ups to rapidly explore new concepts. Developing capacity in country to deliver AT accelerators and ecosystem interventions, we’ll support AT ventures through early-stage pathways, while developing knowledge outputs, innovation insights and papers.

Our new innovation fellowship programme will incubate talent through grants, developing an interdisciplinary global forum and seed funding – alongside a six-month virtual accelerator programme. Building mechanisms for support, in-person training will be delivered alongside ecosystem alignment to provide channels for finance and partnership, and bridges to other  research, innovation, and entrepreneurship programmes.

Incubate sub programmes:

  • GDI Accelerate
  • Innovate Fellowship Programme

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Latest

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    Landmark Gathering to Accelerate Assistive Technology Innovation Across Africa

    Harrison Kamau
    June 13, 2025
    Kenya

    At the sidelines of Inclusove Africa conference, a new era for Africa’s assistive technology (AT) ecosystem began began at the “Accelerating Impact: Shaping the Next Wave of Assistive Technology Innovation in Africa

  • Elly showing his motion capture system used to record ign languages Cover Image

    Signvrse joins Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI

    Harrison Kamau
    June 10, 2025
    Kenya

    Kenyan-based assistive technology startup Signvrse has been selected for the prestigious Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI, a global initiative supporting tech-driven solutions for social impact. As one of the few African enterprises in the $30 million program, Signvrse’s inclusion marks a major milestone in advancing inclusive communication for Deaf communities across the continent.

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    Next Wave of Assistive Technology Innovation in Africa

    Global Disability Innovation Hub
    June 6, 2025
    Kenya

    Africa’s assistive technology (AT) ecosystem stands at a crucial inflection point, as innovation, policy, and investment converge to drive forward inclusive solutions. On Friday, 6 June 2025, Assitive Technologies for Disability Trust together with the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), Kilimanjario Blind Trust Africa (KBTA), Senses Hub and the Innovate Now Accelerator will host “Accelerating Impact: Shaping the Next Wave of Assistive Technology Innovation in Africa” at Senses Hub in Nairobi

  • AT Innovation and Impact Podcast

    Harrison Kamau
    Dec. 3, 2024
    Global

    Welcome to the AT Innovation Podcast. In this series, we embark on a journey through the heart of Africa to explore a world where creativity and technology converge to challenge and transform our understanding of disability. We spotlight the work of Innovate Now, Africa’s first assistive technology accelerator, and the pioneering individuals behind its success. Together, we uncover how Africa's assistive technology innovation ecosystem is not just evolving but revolutionizing the way assistive technologies are perceived, developed, and adopted.

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    Easy-fit prosthetics offer hope to thousands of Gaza amputees

    BBC News
    Nov. 8, 2024
    Global
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    BBC news article features innovation supported by AT2030 programme to provide easy-fit prosthetics to thousands of Gaza amputees. Koalaa - who were part of the AT2030 Assistive Tech Impact Fund, provide soft affordable prosthetics, focused on comfort and functionality.