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Jhillika Trisal, Diana Ouma, Sajeda Dawood and others are enlisted in the challenge
Mada Assistive Tech Innovation Challenge
Mada Assistive Tech Innovation Challenge
How might we develop an AI-powered assistive recommendation system to provide personalized solutions for individuals with disabilities based on their unique needs and circumstances?
Enhancing Independence with Personalized Assistive Technology Solutions
For individuals with disabilities, finding the right assistive tools can be a complex and frustrating journey, as current systems often fail to provide tailored recommendations. Mada Center is inviting innovators to develop a novel assistive recommendation system that can analyze user-specific factors—medical, cognitive, and environmental—and deliver highly personalized, efficient, and accessible assistive technology solutions.
💡 Your Mission:
Create a cutting-edge assistive recommendation system that seamlessly delivers personalized solutions by combining holistic data, AI-driven matching, and an intuitive, accessible user interface to provide tailored assistive technology recommendations. The system will cover six key categories, including sensory aids, cognitive tools, and mobility solutions.
🚀 Why Participate?
- Make a tangible impact by helping more individuals with disabilities gain access to tailored solutions,
- Showcase your expertise in AI, machine learning, and personalized systems to solve real-world problems,
- Collaborate with leading experts to create a truly scalable and impactful solution.
Be the driving force behind a new era of personalized support, where every recommendation empowers individuals, enhances independence, and unlocks life-changing possibilities. 🌟
💡 Your Mission:
Create a cutting-edge assistive recommendation system that seamlessly delivers personalized solutions by combining holistic data, AI-driven matching, and an intuitive, accessible user interface to provide tailored assistive technology recommendations. The system will cover six key categories, including sensory aids, cognitive tools, and mobility solutions.
🚀 Why Participate?
- Make a tangible impact by helping more individuals with disabilities gain access to tailored solutions,
- Showcase your expertise in AI, machine learning, and personalized systems to solve real-world problems,
- Collaborate with leading experts to create a truly scalable and impactful solution.
Be the driving force behind a new era of personalized support, where every recommendation empowers individuals, enhances independence, and unlocks life-changing possibilities. 🌟
Challenge Statement
Innovative Solutions to Real-World Problems: Explore How You Can Make an Impact
MADA Center is seeking solution providers to develop an advanced AI-driven assistive recommendation system that enhances the way individuals with disabilities access and utilize assistive technologies.
This solution should leverage AI and machine learning to analyze holistic user assessments—including medical, cognitive, and environmental factors—to deliver personalized, data-driven recommendations. The system should integrate seamlessly across six key assistive technology categories, covering sensory aids, mobility solutions, cognitive tools, and more.
The goal is to streamline the recommendation process, improve accessibility, and empower individuals with disabilities by enhancing their independence and quality of life through smart, adaptive, and inclusive technology.
Opportunities & Incentives
Step Up and Be Rewarded: Unlock Opportunities Worth Up to $100,000 in Awards
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Timeline Overview
Feb 23rd - April 21st
Startups and SMEs can now sign up on the platform, complete the participation form, and submit a proposal deck to showcase their solutions.
A webinar will be hosted for further details and a Q&A session with Mada Center and QRDI on April 9th, 2025 at 13:00 (UTC+03).
Register for the webinar HERE.
May - June 2025
Mada Center will review the proposals and identify potential solutions for collaboration. Shortlisted innovators will be notified by the end of June 2025.
July - August 2025
Shortlisted innovators will have the chance to connect directly with Mada Center for further discussions, clarifications, and final evaluation.
September - October 2025
The final announcement of matched innovators will be made on the platform by October 2025.