Partners

Joining forces for gobal impact

The Zero Project Scaling Solutions Programme is a joint initiative by the Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme, GIZ on behalf of BMZ, EnAble India, Atos, and the programmes's facilitator Inclusive Creation. It focuses on transferring and advancing outstanding innovations for persons with disabilities to new countries and regions by offering individualized scaling support.

A collage of partner logos: Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme, EnAbleIndia, GIZ on behalf of BMZ, Atos, and Inclusive Creation

Funding Partners

Would you like to become a programme partner?

If you are interested in joining the programme as a Funding Partner, please contact:

Małgorzata "Margaret" Grobelna, Programme Manager 

Get in touch

 

A group photo of diverse members and partners of the Zero Project Scaling Solutions Programme 2025, taken at the Zero Project Conference 2025. The group includes men and women of various backgrounds, with and without disabilities, standing and seated together in a bright conference venue. One individual is seated in a wheelchair at the front. All participants are wearing conference badges and smiling toward the camera, reflecting a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
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    Essl Foundation

    The Essl Foundation MGE gemeinnützige Privatstiftung is an Austrian non-profit organization. It was founded in 2007 by Martin and Gerda Essl and their children. In 2008 the Essl Foundation initiated the Zero Project, which has been its leading programme for over a decade.

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    Fundación Descúbreme

    Fundación Descúbreme, established in 2010, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of individuals with cognitive disabilities in all areas of human development. They have successfully developed and implemented sustainable and efficient management models in social investment, training, advocacy, consulting, and research.

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    The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit

    The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) operates on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to implement a variety of development projects worldwide.

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    EnAble India

    EnAble India is a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities by enhancing their employability and employment opportunities.While employment and employability are core aspects of their mission, they also engage in other significant areas to support persons with disabilities.

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    Atos

    Atos is a global leader in digital transformation, providing innovative solutions across various domains including cloud, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and digital workplace environments. They have a workforce of approximately 105,000 employees spread across 69 countries.

Programme Facilitator

Inclusive Creation

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    Inclusive Creation

    Inclusive Creation is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity within organizations through innovative and interactive approaches. They offer services such as workshops, courses on Universal Design and Inclusive AI, and tools like the "Inclusion Game" to integrate DEI principles into business practices. Their initiatives aim to create accessible and inclusive experiences for all, and they collaborate on global projects like the Zero Project Scaling Solutions Programme to advance disability inclusion worldwide.