Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator
Disability Innovation
Working with the disability community, we’re unlocking more than access. Together we’re advancing new technology to unlock opportunity for all.
We’ve searched for the top startups building technology for the disability community with 5G, MEC, AI, & XR.
We’ve searched for the top startups building technology for the disability community with 5G, MEC, AI, & XR.
What to expect
Over 16 weeks, startups will receive funding, working sessions with experts, hands-on mentorship, and the opportunity to create with the community that you’re building for.

Funding
$50,000 to help
you scale.

Tech Coaching
Guidance from Verizon technical experts.

Events
Workshops with subject matter experts.

Exposure
Connections to launch your business forward.

Mentorship
1 : 1 mentorship & professional guidance.

Demo Day
Pitch your product to industry leaders.
Meet our disability innovation cohort
Follow the cohort's journey from concept to deployment.
We spotlight the startups working to unlock opportunity for all.
Don't miss a step in their journey.
Learn moreWe create with the community
We're working with startups who authentically integrate people with disabilities into executive leadership roles, and have validated their solutions within the disability community.
Meet our entrepreneurs in residence
Meet the industry leaders who are helping shape our program.

Christine Hemphill
Founder and Managing Director of Open Inclusion

Emily Goodson
Founder & CEO of CultureSmart

Zuby Onwuta
Founder & Inventor of
Think and Zoom
Program
Goals/
Stages
- Business model & value proposition
- Customer & domain discovery
- User testing
- Product roadmapping
- Financials
- Sales & partnerships
- Fundraising
- Pitching
Unlocking more than access
The term ‘accessibility’ implies providing access to a world with limits. Together, we can do more—we can unlock opportunity for all.
We are committed to working with mentors, partners, and subject matter experts with deep and meaningful connections to diverse groups of disability communities.
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