Presenting our 2nd Customer Showcase
This year our Launcher program introduced our biggest cohort ever – with 38 ideas to early stage startups, representing the best emerging disability tech in the world right now. This cohort came from 7 operating countries, across a diverse range of innovations including navigation, makeup, health, mobility, entertainment, gaming, and fitness.
Congratulations to all of the founders who worked so hard and made an incredible amount of progress during the 8 weeks of our 2024 Launcher program. Their passion and experience is truly transforming the future of Disability Tech!
Showcasing the Future of Disability Tech
Below you’ll find the 90-second elevator pitches which were unveiled at our recent virtual Launcher Customer Showcase. For many founders, it was their first time presenting their ideas, so please give them your support and help champion them to their next stage of growth! For your convenience we have listed the contact details and the ‘Asks’ for each startup below, so you can reach out directly.
You are welcome to watch the full recording of the Customer Showcase or explore individual pitches by startup name, listed in alphabetical order. Please note, not every startup from the Launcher 2024 cohort is featured in the Customer Showcase.
AidMotion
Redesigning four-wheel walkers for improved manoeuvrability and user satisfaction in Australia.
Startup Ask: Please email us to express interest in being a user or know someone who would like to be a user or are someone who can help us in our mission to manufacture and place new walkers in homes, facilities and hospitals.
Altogether
A mobile app that provides disability law information, offers legal assistance, reporting mechanisms for persons with disabilities, and offers disability compliance services for businesses.
Startup Ask: Sign up for our waiting list, introduce us to persons with disabilities for a customer interview, talk to us and share your legal challenges you face, be a beta tester to get early access to our product and help us refine it before the official launch, connect us with international and national organizations in the disability sector, connect us with AI specialists, accessibility experts in product design, and disability lawyers. Join us as co-founders, partners, and investors.
BlissFlow Medical
Developing a non-invasive urine removal device, providing a comfortable and effective solution for managing urinary incontinence in adults.
Startup Ask: Introductions to experts in urology, geriatrics or textile and garment design.
Operating Country: Australia.
Category: Hardware
Team Members: Connie (Zixuan) Zhang, Xinyi (Rachel) Wang
Button
A mobile app transforming physical buttons in the public domain into accessible digital versions for people with disabilities, enhancing their interaction with public services.
Startup Ask: We are on the lookout for connections, whether you just want to say hi, share your insights or find out more we’d love to hear from you.
ByStorm
Makeup accessories that makes beauty accessible.
Startup Ask: Go to our website to join the waitlist and be first in line for our first-release products! We’re searching for someone passionate about making beauty accessible to lead our social media. We are also looking for connections with Sephora or Mecca!
Operating Country: Australia.
Category: Hardware
Team Members: Storm Menzies
Cortex Technologies IP Pty. Ltd.
Offers a non-invasive, user-friendly cerebral blood flow monitoring and neurofeedback mechanism for home use, aiding Australians affected by brain disorders.
Startup Ask:
1. We are seeking expressions of interest from Angel Investors and Venture Capital investors interested in investing in our project but just as importantly who are interested in working with Cortex to help bring our product to market.
2. We would love to hear from people who experience neurocognitive issues associated with their conditions who would be interested in helping us refine our game concepts and headset frame designs to make sure our headset is suitable for their needs.
3. We are also seeking to connect with members of the neurofeedback therapy industry.
You are welcome to contact us via LinkedIn or via the Cortex Technologies website https://cortexbraintech.com/
Embodify
An AI powered application offering a unique journey towards self-expression and empowerment.
Startup Ask: Your insight matters! Reach out for a chat via our contact form or take our survey – all found at https://embodify.my.canva.site/lets-chat
Erge
Designing sexual wellness products for people with disabilities.
Startup Ask: Sign up for our waitlist and newsletter at tinyurl.com/ergetoys. You can also drop our founder an email with questions or ideas at ergetoys@gmail.com.
Facial Gesture Recognition System
Detects eye movements and facial gestures to aid communication for individuals with Severe Speech and Motor Impairment (SSMI) throughout the day and night.
Startup Ask: To reach more people with Severe Speech and Motor Impairments and their caregivers.
Operating Country: Australia.
Category: Software
Team Members: Azmi CİBİ, Ahmet Gökçe BOZAN, Şafak AKINCI, Ali GOKTOGAN
Feelings Foundation
Digital mental health programs for autistic people.
Startup Ask: I’m looking for partners in international business development to help me establish a sustainable model. Please connect with me on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/drmichellewong
Operating Country: Australia.
Category: Software.
Team Members: Michelle Wong
Geshido Corporation
Geshido is the AI focus assistant for teams that minimizes wasted effort daily.
Startup Ask: Join our early access waitlist on geshido.com and email christina.chang@geshido.com for an intorductory team workshop!
Human Augmentation Lab
Developing NaviShare, a discreet, crowd-source powered navigation system designed for the visually impaired, offering hands-free indoor and outdoor way finding.
Startup Ask: 1) Visit our website to get involved in testing or stay updated. 2) Provide warm introductions to government officials or businesses interested in improved accessibility. 3) Donate to our program for university students to get involved in disability tech.
My Ability Hub
Enhancing ability to complete daily living tasks, community access and participation through accessible visual organisation tools.
Startup Ask: We would like to connect to families, teachers, allied health professions and health center’s to be the first users of My Ability Hub. Sign up to our waitlist today!
Our Odyssey
Making video games accessible to all with a joystick overlay and software platform that enables play through mouse movement or eye gaze.
Startup Ask: If you have ever felt alone… I invite you to join the Our Odyssey community by sharing our social meetups, participating in our streams, and using our accessible controller in the #NoControllerChallenge. Learn more at https://ourodyssey.org/oaa-get-involved. Thank you!
Quick Styx
Speeding up wound recovery in children undergoing achilles tendon surgery for clubfoot and other injuries utilising NASA-developed gauze.
Startup Ask: Our next step is speaking with experts and advisors. We are keen for any contacts who are key opinion leaders in wound care or in sports performance recovery please.
RehabExo Pty Ltd
Developing soft exoskeletons and exosuits for adults and children with disabilities.
Startup Ask: We are looking for health professionals to help us test and validate our product.
Rehapp
Keeping our most treasured community members on their feet, by providing objective measurements of stability, and connecting them with clinicians.
Startup Ask: We’d love to connect with you if you are working with those at risk of falls, or are concerned about falls for yourself or a loved one.
ReviMo
Designing smart mobility devices to enable individuals with disabilities to move independently within their homes, reducing caregiver strain.
Startup Ask: Contact us to share your experience with mobility difficulties or feedback on our prototype. Join the waitlist on our website to receive updates on ReviMo’s progress.
RoPets: Companions for Life
Providing companionship to the elderly and disabled through AI-powered robotic pets that monitor health and emotional well-being.
Startup Ask: Connect us with the aged care networks, and help the elderly stay connected through Ro-Pets.
Operating Country: Australia.
Category: Hardware.
Team Members: Nesli Avgan, John Magnifico, Tansel Ersavas, Ali GOKTOGAN
Sekond Skin Society
A fitness app designed around accessibility, so people with disabilities and people without disabilities can workout together.
Startup Ask: Join our Early Adopter Program today!
Seymour Accessibility LLC
Seymour delivers real-time computer generated captions to mobile devices at live events.
Startup Ask: We are seeking venues to serve as beta tester in exchange for discounted pricing at launch.
Soundclusive
A go-to hub for people living with disability to discover and enjoy accessible events across Australia.
Startup Ask: We’re looking for connect with like-minded people living with disability that are willing to share their insights in the development and trial phases of our platform. We are also looking to chat with venue owners, promoters and ticketing platforms about how we can work together to improve the event-going experience for all and in turn increase their target market.
Tangible Workshop
Designing Getabout Buggy, affordable, customisable beach wheelchairs to enhance mobility for individuals with special medical needs.
Startup Ask: Help marketing effectively and looking for overseas partners.
Operating Country: Australia.
Category: Hardware.
Team Members: David Ingerson
Teamy
Developing an app that will enable people with disability and their supports to remain connected and seamlessly share information.
Startup Ask: Our research shows strong demand for Teamy but we need your help to bring it to life. We’re looking for software developers and collaborators to join us on this journey.
Operating Country: Australia.
Category: Software.
Team Members: Tori Marshall
Testa-Seat
Pioneering custom seating solutions using 3D printing to make them more affordable, supportive, and user-friendly.
Startup Ask: Our biggest need is introductions to children’s hospitals and charities. We are looking for safe note investment to expedite the roadmap, enter the reimbursement system, expand the manufacturing, and develop new products.
The KOBE Robot
Empowering Paediatric Patients with a Novel Tethered Ventilator-Carrying Robot.
Startup Ask: We would like to reach more patients who need continuous ventilator support to breathe, as well as their caregivers.
Operating Country: Australia.
Category: Hardware.
Team Members:
John Tran, Ali GOKTOGAN
The Stomal Sponge
An innovative solution for managing stomas, reducing complications and simplifying care.
Startup Ask: We are wanting to take the next step towards transforming ostomy care and are seeking expertise in medical device marketing and co-founder collaboration.
Vínculo.app
An AI-powered educational platform that assists educators in the learning journey of students with disabilities and learning disorders in Brazil.
Startup Ask: Find out more about our project on our page https://vinculo.app
Vysum
Developing assistive technologies to improve eye drop medication accessibility and manage eye health for people living with dexterity challenges.
Startup Ask: If you live with dexterity challenges, join our usability study to provide feedback. We’d also appreciate introductions to Parkinson’s or arthritis supporting groups or organisations. You can reach out to myself via lorace@vysum.com.au
