Changing lives through technology.
Remarkable began in 2016 as an initiative of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA). It was inspired by global competitions led by CPA, where individuals with cerebral palsy helped drive the creation of technologies like a solar-powered wheelchair. A hackathon inviting people with disability to build cutting-edge solutions also sparked Remarkable’s journey. Since then, the program has grown into a variety of startup acceleration initiatives, including a fellowship for entrepreneurs with disability, podcasts, industry events, and a thriving global network. Harnessing technology for inclusion. The mission of Remarkable is simple: to improve lives through technology designed for and with people with disability. Innovation and tech have long been driven by the needs of the disability community. Many of the tools we rely on today, like speech-to-text, keyboards, and captions, were born from this space. The typewriter? Invented to help a blind person write legibly. Texting? Created to allow deaf and hard of hearing people to communicate. Audiobooks? First developed for blind readers. A history of innovation. Remarkable’s early days weren’t without challenges. While investors showed interest, much of it felt patronising – more focused on inspiration than recognising the market potential. Yet, the disability community has always been a source of
