The Disability, Design and Innovation MSc at UCL is the first of its kind in the world. Developed by the Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub), the programme is a unique multidisciplinary course taught across three top London institutions; UCL, Loughborough University London and the London College of Fashion (UAL).
Xploro is a clinically proven Digital Therapeutics platform that uses augmented reality, gameplay and artificial intelligence to deliver health information to young patients, reducing the anxiety associated with hospitalisation, improving health literacy and fostering better engagement with health services.
ClearTalents helps organisations like HS2, Amazon & CGI to be inclusive by identifying the support or workplace adjustment any employee may need to enable them to perform at their best.
HUG is a playful, sensory product designed for people living with advanced dementia. Designed to be cuddled, it provides the calming sensation of giving and receiving a hug and has been shown to soothe, comfort and reduce anxiety.
Oak National Academy is the collective effort of over 300 teachers from England’s state schools to provide nearly 10,000 free lessons for pupils learning at home and in school due to lockdown. Designed, built and launched in two weeks, Oak was a rapid response to support schools’ remote learning.
The Universal Viewer (UV) is a direct response to the challenge of making cultural knowledge accessible online. The UV offers a clean interface for viewing, downloading, embedding and sharing content, making access to cultural heritage materials a convenient and user-friendly experience.
Present Pal, by Estendio, is building life changing accessible technology for the one billion people across the world with disabilities. Present Pal is now supporting over 3,000 students with dyslexia, autism and anxiety, in over 100 universities, colleges, and workplaces across the UK.
Thomas Laurenson is founder of TL Tech Smart Home Solutions. Thomas is an expert problem solver, taking a hands-on approach to tasks and looking for creative ways to improve the lives of elderly and disabled people with readily available consumer electronic technology.
iScope is an Enhanced Digital Stethoscope for Remote Auscultation. Created by Oisin O’ Sullivan, the original hypothesis was to build an app that could sample, store and transmit an individual’s heartbeat.
Hatsumi is a company that develops playful, new and innovative approaches to improve physical and mental health that integrates immersive technology, storytelling, and design.
Green Shoots is a South African education organisation founded in 2012 by two ex-teachers to design and implement sustainable, scalable & inclusive technology enabled education solutions.
MedicineAfrica is a not-for-profit organisation that provides technology consultancy and acts as a partner for health system strengthening programmes. Its main project in Somaliland uses technology to connect medical professionals in the UK with partner universities and medical students in Somaliland.
