AT Village Pitching
The atmosphere crackled with innovation as various techies delivering compelling pitches on groundbreaking assistive technology. Each presentation aimed to secure a crucial $10,000 worth of assistance, making the competition incredibly fierce. Following their demonstrations, presenters faced a rigorous question and answer session from the discerning panel of judges. The range of solutions was impressive, with many focusing on vital areas such as speech assistance and specialized technology for speech and language challenges. Other impactful pitches showcase advancements for deaf learners, comprehensive accessibility and inclusion suites, and transformative e-learning solutions that address challenges in health, mobility,learning , economic empowerment; all designed to foster a more inclusive future.
The unique power of these pitches stemmed from some of the presenters – persons with disabilities themselves. This firsthand understanding of daily challenges allows them to craft assistive technologies that are not just innovative, but profoundly relevant and truly impactful.
The Tech Solutions that have been pitched are
@signvrse by Winnie Ongiri, Uptyke Learning by Lilian Mutegi, LOHO Learnings by Priscilla Mokua, waidemobility by Jacob ThankGod,
@assistive_math by Augustine Wabwile and Kriag Ochieng,
@epicareafrica by Fiona Juma, Escort Watch by William Ssekandi, Xaidi by Ruth Ndunge,
@hisi_studio by Angela Wanjiku,
@deaf_gain by Alshaimaa Elbahawry and the final pitch was by The Macy Foot by Taiwo Akinsanya. The session was moderated by Bernard Chiira, Founder, AT4D, Kenya.
The results of the winning solution will be unveiled during the gala dinner.
The overall conference is in partnership with the
@mastercardfoundation
with
@uber @google @microsoft @atscale_partnership @meta @intuit @salesforce
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