1 Billion People
1 Trillion Dollars
According to the World Health Organization, this is the size of the assistive technology market...and some people call it a niche market.
Announcing A3i - LEAP!
Round 4 of the groundbreaking accelerator for Assistive Technologies.
If you have a company looking to breakthrough to the next level and bring your transformative technology to the world, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Round 4 of the groundbreaking accelerator for Assistive Technologies.
If you have a company looking to breakthrough to the next level and bring your transformative technology to the world, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
About the program
A3i – LEAP, taking your company to the next level
A3i - LEAP is an exclusive program for 6 market ready companies that are ready to take their transformative assistive technologies to the world.
This is way beyond an accelerator.
During A3i-LEAP, each team will be guided by a tailored group of professionals from PresenTense and Bet Issie Shapiro as well expert mentors from the industry. Over 4 months, we will provide you with a boost in your go-to-market efforts, research and regulation strategy, finance and funding processes + and other areas that are key to your success - as you define them.
Who is the program for?
We are looking for transformative assistive technology companies with full time teams and real traction. CEO’s and co-founders will be expected to commit to attending weekly group meetings + engage with professionals and mentors that are provided by the program.
Program components
1) Weekly group meetings of CEO’s and Co-founders of all the startups. During these meetings we will cover matters relevant to the entire group, and develop a support framework. Topics will include:
2) Individual track covering the following (partial list):
Timetable
A3i - LEAP is an exclusive program for 6 market ready companies that are ready to take their transformative assistive technologies to the world.
This is way beyond an accelerator.
During A3i-LEAP, each team will be guided by a tailored group of professionals from PresenTense and Bet Issie Shapiro as well expert mentors from the industry. Over 4 months, we will provide you with a boost in your go-to-market efforts, research and regulation strategy, finance and funding processes + and other areas that are key to your success - as you define them.
Who is the program for?
We are looking for transformative assistive technology companies with full time teams and real traction. CEO’s and co-founders will be expected to commit to attending weekly group meetings + engage with professionals and mentors that are provided by the program.
Program components
1) Weekly group meetings of CEO’s and Co-founders of all the startups. During these meetings we will cover matters relevant to the entire group, and develop a support framework. Topics will include:
- Customer led development and business model canvas
- Exposure to target populations and disability/AT professionals
- Go-to-market strategies, including links to international companies and agencies
- Financing options
- Clinical research best-practices
- Strengthening entrepreneurial capacity and sharing dilemmas
2) Individual track covering the following (partial list):
- Deep-dive needs analysis
- Key Performance Indicators: defining 2-3 significant and tangible targets for each company to achieve as a result of the program
- Appointment of specialized mentoring team
- Work with product design and Assistive Technology implementation specialists
- Pilot/Beta site facilitation
- Business development plan formation
- Preparation for financing round
Timetable
- July and August: applications and interviews
- September to December: acceleration period of group meetings and individual meetings
- End of December: final event
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