BillionAbles is organizing a global call for tech solutions to empower PWDs

GREATER NOIDA, India - Jan. 21, 2021 - PRLog -- The Covid 19 has caused a lot of damage to people's professional as well as personal life. But people with disabilities are facing/living the worst nightmare of their lives. There is a feeling of isolation, helplessness, dependence and loss of control among them.

Billionables, (http://covidability.billionables.com/) a 5 year old startup working for the empowerment of persons with disabilities   has launched CovidAbility, a global call to identify and support innovators and entrepreneurs working on Assistive technology solutions to help resolve some of the serious problems faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in this pandemic. CovidAbility is in line with the SDGs' principles "To leave no one behind".

Innovators are invited to participate via applying through BillionAbles website CovidAbility: Global Call for Assistive Technology Solutions for Persons with Disabilities (billionables.com)or Startup India portal Challenge (startupindia.gov.in) either individually or as a group or organization.

Innovators can apply under any of the categories mentioned here:Mobility, Health, Education, Skills & Employment, Safety & Security, Be Innovative (Any other solution). The deadline for the application is 15th of February 2021.The first three winners will be awarded and will get prizes worth Rs. 30 lakhs which includes cloud credits, development tools, physical incubation, assistive technology lab support and many more.Eligible start-ups will get an opportunity to further compete for a seed grant of up to Rs. 10 lakh each.

CovidAbility could be an opportunity for technology innovators looking to transform lives. If you are an innovator looking forward to making a difference, register for the challenge now. You can log on to http://covidability.billionables.com/  to fill in your application and know more about the challenge in detail.

It is a great opportunity for innovators coming not only from colleges and universities, but all corner the country to bring a technology solution for the people who are born with different abilities.

About Billionables:

BillionAbles is an award-winning social enterprise working since 2015 for accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities and other special needs with a vision to bring positive changes in their lives. It caters to the diverse needs of persons with disabilities, health disorders and the elderly by a range of customized and specialized services encompassing provision of BillionAbles App, Access Hunt Programs, Accessible Tours, Access Audit, workshops on skill up gradation and Entrepreneurship Development Program.