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3. Incubate

Develop & test tech inspired solutions.

We’ll test future tech inspired solutions developing vehicles for venture acceleration while building home-grown talent.

Our innovation arm GDI Hub Accelerate will offer a safe space for start-ups to rapidly explore new concepts. Developing capacity in country to deliver AT accelerators and ecosystem interventions, we’ll support AT ventures through early-stage pathways, while developing knowledge outputs, innovation insights and papers.

Our new innovation fellowship programme will incubate talent through grants, developing an interdisciplinary global forum and seed funding – alongside a six-month virtual accelerator programme. Building mechanisms for support, in-person training will be delivered alongside ecosystem alignment to provide channels for finance and partnership, and bridges to other  research, innovation, and entrepreneurship programmes.

Incubate sub programmes:

  • GDI Accelerate
  • Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship Programme

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  • A group photo of the participants of the AT2030 Frontiers program Cover Image

    AT2030 Frontiers symposium awardees

    Royal Academy of Engineering
    March 26, 2026
    Nepal
    Case Studies and Reports

    Awarded in December 2025 to participants of the AT2030 Frontiers symposium "Inclusive innovation in action: community-led Assistive Technology solutions in local context", held in Kathmandu, Nepal from 8 to 10 October 2025.

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    Bridging global and local innovation: Rethinking assistive technology in Nepal

    Royal Academy of Engineering, Professor Nerrolyn Ramstrand, Professor Pramod Shrestha
    March 20, 2026
    Nepal
    Case Studies and Reports

    In October 2025, the Academy hosted the AT2030 Frontiers Symposium event on community-led assistive technology. The event co-chairs, reflect on the experience and key learnings.

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    AT2030 Frontiers symposium report
  • A participant in Kenya undergoing an eye test Cover Image

    New Study Aims to Transform Eye Care Accessibility in Kenya and Beyond.

    Harrison Kamau
    Aug. 8, 2025
    Kenya

    A new research study is underway to evaluate an innovative, low-cost eyeglass distribution model that could significantly expand access to vision care in underserved communities across Kenya and beyond. This study conducted in collaboration with Dot Glasses is part of the UK International Development-funded #AT2030Programme, delivered in partnership with Senses Hub. It aims to generate critical academic evidence to support the long-term scalability and sustainability of the Dot Glasses model.

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    Landmark Gathering to Accelerate Assistive Technology Innovation Across Africa

    Harrison Kamau
    June 13, 2025
    Kenya

    At the sidelines of Inclusove Africa conference, a new era for Africa’s assistive technology (AT) ecosystem began began at the “Accelerating Impact: Shaping the Next Wave of Assistive Technology Innovation in Africa

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    Signvrse joins Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI

    Harrison Kamau
    June 10, 2025
    Kenya

    Kenyan-based assistive technology startup Signvrse has been selected for the prestigious Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI, a global initiative supporting tech-driven solutions for social impact. As one of the few African enterprises in the $30 million program, Signvrse’s inclusion marks a major milestone in advancing inclusive communication for Deaf communities across the continent.