One Of The World’s FirstDisability Tech Accelerators
Since 2016 we’ve accelerated over 120 companies creating technology for disability, aging, and health.
About theAccelerator
Our 16-week Accelerator program helps startups innovating in disability, health or aging by giving them seed funding, guidance from startup coaches, mentors, feedback from the disability community, and the know-how to grow into successful, positive-impact businesses.
We run two Accelerator programs each year:
- Australia+ Accelerator Program - For startups based globally, outside of the US, led by Emma Earley. This program runs from 4 August - 4 December 2025.
- US Accelerator Program - For startups based in the US, led by Molly Lazarus. This program runs from 8 September 2025 - 8 January 2026
Startups that apply who are incorporated in the US will be eligible for acceptance in the US program and startups based outside the US will be eligible for acceptance into the Australia+ program.
Each year the programs will accept one cohort of startups, which will have access to the same tailored support offerings, but we adjust for different time zones, seed funding details, and face-to-face events.
Want to know more about the cohorts? Check out our FAQs.
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Why Apply?What makes our Accelerator unique
Growth
Our cohorts within each program are small so that we can tailor the experience to your startup's needs and goals. Benefit from weekly 1:1 coaching, tailored programming, and expert advice to help your startup grow. You’ll also gain valuable insights from our extensive network and receive tips on how to improve the accessibility of your startup.
Network
Connect with local and global networks across various sectors, including disability and startups. Benefit from mentorship in key strategic areas including branding, legal, sales, business development, capital raising and disability sector expertise. Attend key industry events and build connections at our gatherings.
Investment
Secure valuable seed funding* to grow your startup. Get $100,000 AUD for 5% equity as part of the Australia+ program, or $50,000 USD as a SAFE as part of the US program. Enjoy over $10,000 in perks like credits and discounts from our partners. End the program by pitching in-person to investors and industry.
Commitment
We aim to boost your startup's growth, ensuring every moment is worthwhile and tailoring our support to fit your unique needs. We believe in growing together by building a strong community with people with disabilities, fellow startups, and your team.
*Refer to our FAQs for more detail.
Who should apply? Startup Criteria
Disability Tech: Your tech startup must clearly benefit people with disabilities, directly or indirectly, which could include disability, health, or aging innovations.
Startup Stage: Is your startup post-product, post-revenue? If so, we're looking for you. Earlier stage medtech hardware products are encouraged to apply too, given their longer path to market.
Growth Ready: If your tech is able to scale to help more people, we are interested.
Australia/US Focus: Our focus is on the Australian and US markets but welcome startups from anywhere. Your location will determine which program you are eligible to join.
Remarkable Innovators: We seek innovators focused on positive impact, growth, and innovation. Show us what's new and unique about your startup.
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What to expect?Program Overview
How it works:
Our 16-week Accelerator program is mainly online with a few in-person commitments.
What it includes:
- Learning Blocks: Every week startups will attend online programming tailored to the cohort. This learning journey includes masterclasses, Q&A sessions with founders and strategy masterminds.
- Coaching: Every week teams will have dedicated coaching, plus regular mentoring sessions with subject-matter experts.
- Networking: Access to our extensive community of global mentors, as well as in-person industry events.
- Time Needed: Startups will be expected to commit about 7 hours per week for online coaching, mentoring and dedicated programming, as well as focused work as advised by their coach or mentor. This may vary from week-to-week. In-person events will require full-day participation.
Key dates:
- Applications open: 9 April, 2025
- Applications close: 15 May, 2025
- Access the program-specific key dates:
What do people say aboutthe Accelerator?
“Remarkable places lived experience, user testing, and the disability community at the centre of everything they do. It sets Remarkable apart from other impact focused accelerators because they truly understand startup goals and know the challenges and opportunities in the disability tech space.”- Kaly Ryan, Capella Design
“Accelerators tend to be generic and standardised. I loved that this specifically focuses on technology in the disability space and was so much more applied to our business and goals. Being surrounded by people that understand the nuance of our industry allowed us to make in roads instead of spending hours just explaining what we do to people outside of our industry”- Josh Byron, SpendAble
“What was truly unique about Remarkable is the amount of investment the team puts into building you up - not just your company, but your leadership, founding team collaboration, understanding of product market fit, and skills as an impact-led founder. In Remarkable, the coaching, financial resources, and true commitment to seeing us succeed as founders felt totally different than any other experience we've had before.“ - Patrick Glinski, Capella Design
“Remarkable filled a hole that we experienced in the startup space. It was challenging to find other startups in the disability sector, understanding the space, and making the right connections. This opened up new opportunities and helped us find better direction, clarity, and opportunity as a result.” - Gloria Folaron, Leantime
Become aRemarkable Mentor
Apply to join our Remarkable mentor community! We connect our startups with expert mentors across our programs. As a mentor, you can choose your level of support to suit your skill set and capacity.
If you would like to make a difference in accelerating our startups, and believe your experience and network might be relevant, we encourage you to apply to be a mentor for our upcoming cohort.
Make an impact, apply today!
Submit An Application For Our 2025 Accelerator!
Frequently Asked Questions
Startup Criteria
All applications are welcome, but startups that are post-product, post-revenue will be a better fit for the Accelerator program. However, given their longer path to market, earlier stage medtech startups will also be considered.
If you don’t have an MVP yet or are still working on it, then Launcher, our pre-accelerator program, is better suited for you. Learn more about Launcher here.
Our accelerator program supports startups from across the world. Our networks and experience are strongest in the Australian and the US markets.
If you are based outside Australia and are applying to the Australia+ program, make sure you take into account time zone differences.
Only US startups will be accepted into the US program.
Australia+ Accelerator Program: is open to startups from any country, excluding the US, and works on Australian Eastern Standard Time.
US Accelerator Program: is just for startups who are incorporated in the US, and works on US Eastern Standard Time.
Remarkable Accelerator works with for-profit, for-purpose businesses.
In the US, you need to be registered as a corporation. If you are currently an LLC, should you be accepted, you will need to change your structure before the program starts.
We do not currently accept not-for-profit businesses for our Accelerator program.
No, we are looking for game-changing technologies that have a big impact on all people with disability, including cerebral palsy.
Yes, we love the intersection between disability, aging and health. We look for applicability to the disability sector and we often find that there is quite a bit of overlap with the aged care market.
We will accept applications from individuals and teams. If applying as an individual, please consider how you will continue running your business as well as managing the program commitments.
At least one founder needs to be working full time on the startup.
We ask that startups commit to focusing on participating in the Remarkable Accelerator, and don’t participate in other startup programs at the same time.
Program Offering
The total expected commitment on an average week will be around 7 hours, which will be mostly online. There will be a few in-person events where the required weekly hours will be higher. The weekly agendas will include group programming, coaching, mentor sessions, applicable masterclasses, or heads-down work on a particular area guided by your coach or mentor.
Please note the program will include two to three in-person events. Please refer to the FAQs Key Dates above for program-specific dates.
Seed funding and equity is dependent on the cohort your startup is eligible for.
- The US program offers $50,000 USD as a SAFE.
- The Australia+ program offers $100,000 AUD for 5% equity.
Eligibility for funds is tied to full program participation.
Yes! After feedback from our startups and community, we revised the name of the program to ‘Australia+’ to better represent our expertise and network access, and the location of the program team, in-person events and timezone. However, Australia+ is still open to startups based globally, outside the US, and we are able to connect startups to our global network.
Application Process
Applications for our 2025 Accelerator Australia+ and US programs open 9 April 2025.
Applications for our 2025 Accelerator Australia+ and US programs close 15 May 2025.
Please visit the Australia+ and US program pages for program-specific application questions and investment information.
Please contact a Remarkable team member by emailing hello@remarkable.org
Program Accessibility
We endeavour to provide an accessible and inclusive experience in all of our programs and events.
In the application process, we will request details on how we may enable all participants to participate fully. We will communicate directly with individuals to align on how we can ensure the program experience is accessible and will be transparent in highlighting areas where we are still developing.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or if you require assistance accessing our program or application. You can reach us at hello@remarkable.org.
Global Cohort: from 21 May
US Cohort: from 23 May
Where possible, we will make adjustments to meet the needs of the founders and others involved in the Accelerator.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or if you require assistance accessing our program or application. You can reach us at hello@remarkable.org.
Key Dates
- Applications: 2 April - 29 April
- Screening and Selection: from 2 May
- Shortlist Interviews: 9 May - 16 May
- Notification of startups:
Global Cohort: from 21 May
US Cohort: from 23 May
- June 18-23: June 3-7 (online): Onboarding and Deep Dives
- June 17 (online): Accelerator program start
- June 20- 23 (in-person, Schaumburg, IL): The cohort will meet in Schaumburg, Illinois, and join the Remarkable booth at the Chicago Abilities Expo.
- July 15-19 TBC (in person, VT): Kickstart - an immersive in-person event, designed to set objectives, collaborate with your cohort and coach. If possible, each startup’s core team should plan to attend.
- October 4 (online): Accelerator program ends
- October 12-16 TBC (In-person, Washington, DC): End-of-Program Retreat and Demo Day
Please note: these dates are subject to change. Whilst we have designed some programming to be in-person, we can make accommodations depending on accessibility requirements.
Networks & Support
Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy services and support, research, technology and innovation, and advocacy. CPA’s alliance of great minds work together to deliver a world of opportunity for people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities, and their families.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) funds US-based research to change what’s possible for people with cerebral palsy, implements proven science, empowers people through education, and advances technology benefiting all disabled people worldwide.
Remarkable has a great network of individuals with lived experience of disability who founders will be introduced to during the program.
Remarkable will make every effort to introduce you to people within our network to give relevant feedback about your specific product.
Yes, we believe this is one of our super-powers – Remarkable prides itself on being made possible by CPA and CPARF. And we have great partnerships with many other institutions globally (with a specific focus in Australia and the US) within the disability, technology, research and startup sectors that we’ll introduce you, as appropriate, and invite them to events like Demo Day.
If you have additional questions not covered in the FAQ section please feel free to submit your question directly to the Remarkable team by emailing hello@remarkable.org.
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