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📰 News12 March 2026·2 min read·

$500K fund launched to support early-stage African assistive tech startups

Source: techcabal

Kenya's Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) and the Judith Neilson Foundation have jointly launched a $500,000 fund targeting early-stage African startups building assistive technology for people with disabilities. The fund aims to address a significant gap in disability-focused innovation funding across the continent. Eligible startups can apply for support through the AT4D programme.

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