Assistive Technology (AT) Impact Fund
This failure is not due to a lack of products, the AT sector is steeped in innovative products that are proven to meet the needs of those with disabilities - and that is why the Assistive Technology Impact Fund exists.
We facilitate the growth of the AT sector by combining catalytic capital with expert-led venture-building support to help AT innovators launch and scale solutions that are designed to reach populations in African markets and other low and middle income countries.
We are committed to supporting AT solutions that provide a significant and life-changing improvement to people with disabilities.
What we do:
Grow AT companies
We de-risk AT and inclusive technology innovation that is on a path to sustainable scale in African economies, for follow-on investors and funders. Our team of venture builders assist with everything from business model development, to product design and distribution, to financing, marketing & more.
Provide catalytic funding
We invest venture building support and grant capital in AT and inclusive tech companies to test, validate and evidence their business model for scale. We have startup funding from UK Aid, through the AT2030 programme, and are fundraising to expand and extend our remit.
Facilitate the growth of the ecosystem
In order for AT companies to scale sustainably, we must contribute towards a thriving AT ecosystem. We’ll be investing not only in companies themselves but also in the development of the AT ecosystem by crowding in investors, developing partnerships, and sharing insights from our work.
Build and share evidence
Our team includes world-leading academics from UCL in the AT space. We will generate new insights and evidence on how to scale innovation that is designed to reach populations in Africa and will share our blueprint to help AT companies to thrive in emerging markets.
Sponsors and partners
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Assistive Technology Impact Fund: £4m fund trialling impact investment
On the International Day of People with Disabilities, the new Assistive Tech Impact Fund has been launched out of the UK Aid-funded AT2030 programme.
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Assistive Technology Impact Fund: £4m fund trialling impact investment
On the International Day of People with Disabilities, the new Assistive Tech Impact Fund has been launched out of the UK Aid-funded AT2030 programme.
UK Aid funding to support 10.5 million more people with access to life changing Assistive Technology through three innovative investments
In a year when COVID has hit disabled people the hardest, with even less support available, the need to trial bold approaches could not be greater.