Southeast Asia gains ground in Seedstars’s disability inclusion accelerator

Southeast Asia is making strides in disability inclusion through Seedstars' SEED Inclusivity accelerator, with the third cohort comprising 15 ventures from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. The six-month programme offers coaching, mentorship, and in-person bootcamps, with a focus on addressing a wide range of disabilities, from sign-language communication and speech therapy to developmental support and mobility.

The cohort's regional diversity reflects a growing push for accessible technology in a market where disability inclusion often remains underserved. Among the Southeast Asian startups selected is Indonesia's Hear Me, which is developing technology for Indonesian Sign Language translation and interpretation, a crucial need given the limited access to sign-language services in many public and private settings.

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