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.

Follow their journey

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.

Cognixion

Evolution Devices

GoVoBo

Imanyco

Puffin Innovations

Waymap

WearWorks

Don't miss a step in their journey.

We 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.

Get involved

Meet our partners

Meet the partners who are helping shape our program.

Stay up to date with our disability innovation cohort.

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