AT2030 Programme Funds Sixteen Assistive Tech Start‑Ups to Boost Disability Inclusion

Government announces seed funding for sixteen assistive‑technology start‑ups under the AT2030 empowerment programme aimed at persons with disabilities. Funding aims to accelerate product development and market entry for inclusive solutions.

AT2030 Programme outlines criteria that selected firms must address mobility, communication or learning challenges, provides mentorship alongside financial support, and makes them eligible for National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

Start‑ups receiving the seed include innovators developing low‑cost screen readers, tactile navigation devices and AI‑driven speech assistants, each targeting underserved rural users.

Disability Community expects the initiative to create jobs, improve independent living and showcase India’s commitment to inclusive technology, while monitoring impact through quarterly reports from the Ministry of Social Justice and evaluating progress against United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities benchmarks.