Accelerator
$50,000 in grants. 3 months of invaluable programming. Hundreds of global experts. Open to accessibility startups worldwide - for free.
2025 applications are now closed. Subscribe to our newsletter for news about future programming.
2025 applications are now closed. Subscribe to our newsletter for news about future programming.
Who Should Apply
This program is for for-profit and non-profit startups building solutions that help people with disabilities, including hardware, software or service-based innovations. To be eligible, you must have a minimal viable product, must have validated the problem, and must demonstrate co-creation with the disability community.
Mobility
Vision
Hearing
Cognition
Neurodiversity
Mental Health
Aging
Rehabilitation
Entrepreneur Benefits
Funding
Receive unrestricted cash grants totalling over $50,000.
Exhibitor Booth
Participants who successfully complete the accelerator will receive a complimentary exhibitor spot at the Disability Tech Summit in Toronto, with direct access to 300+ industry leaders.
Global Network
Access a global network of disability organizations, healthcare ecosystems and corporate partners to open doors faster.
Unique Programming
Get answers to the tough questions through masterclasses on inclusive design, customer acquisition, fundraising and more - all specifically for accessibility tech.
Advisors
Connect with hundreds of successful accessibility entrepreneurs, innovators, disability leaders and corporate representatives around the world.
Community
Find your people - other accessibility entrepreneurs just as passionate as you - to learn from them, celebrate with them, and grow with them.
Search Alumni
Explore our portfolio of accessibility tech startups from 6 countries building everything from braille pads to brain computer interfaces.
Sample Sessions
Inclusive Design
Learn how to apply inclusive design principles to build flexibility into your products, allowing you to expand to new use cases with a path to scale.
Co-creation
How to ask the right questions while testing with the disability community so you can uncover hidden nuggets of valuable information.
Customer Acquisition in the Disability Space
Acquiring customers with B2C, B2B, B2Health and B2Government channels for your disability innovations.
Pilots and Partnerships
How to secure early partners to conduct paid pilots, pursue joint funding opportunities, and make one plus one equal three.
Healthcare Reimbursements
Navigating the different provincial reimbursement options in Canada, Medicare and Medicaid in the US, and private insurance coverage in both.
Disability-focused Investors
Hear directly from investors with a long track record, and even specific mandates to invest in disability innovations.
Sample Speakers
Gina Kline
Founder & Partner
Enable Ventures
Wayne Henshall
Director
CNIB
Cat Noone
CEO
Stark
Frank Erschen
Startup Coach
Artful Science of Pitching
Chris Maher
Founder & General Partner
Samaritan Ventures
Alex Dunn
CEO
Cephable
Rich Donovan
CEO
Return on Disability Group
Stephanie Cadieux
Chief Accessibility Officer
Canada
Aaron Hsu
CEO
ClearMask
William Chernicoff
Senior Manager Global Research & Innovation
Toyota Mobility Foundation
Accelerator Streams
Active Mobility Stream
For startups that help provide autonomy of movement that allows people to be actively independent, such as for commuting, exercising or travelling. Offered in partnership with the Toyota Mobility Foundation.
Future of Work Stream
Through our partnership with HP, Inc., the Future of Work Stream supports startups and non-profits that enable self-employment, on-demand work, or support the gig economy for people with disabilities.
General Stream
For all startups building innovations for people with disabilities, including in the areas of mobility, vision, hearing, cognition, neurodiversity, mental health, aging, rehabilitation, and other related areas.
Demo Day
Each cohort culminates with our annual Demo Day - a celebration of the growth and success of our startups. The graduating class pitches to a panel of judges for cash prizes and bragging rights, with a few hundred people attending in person and online. Attendees include investors, funders, entrepreneurs, disability leaders, corporate representatives and accessibility advocates from around the world.
How to Apply
Applications are open for the ATS Accelerator 2026!
Building in accessibility, disability tech, assistive technology, or inclusive innovation? This is your opportunity to scale globally.
