Mexico
CIDIP Centro Interdisciplinario de Derechos, Infancia y Parentalidad
CIDIP is a Mexican NGO and a former Zero Project Awardee that launched a programme on gender and disability in 2019 started the App Morada (Purple App) project in 2020.
Among the selected Scaling Fellows, there are high-tech innovations as well as hands-on solutions that directly address end-user’s needs. By collaborating with the programme’s partners, specific focus areas were taken into account, such as regional relevance – for Latin America, India, and low-income countries – or technology-based innovations.
Learn more about the already chosen Scaling Fellows:
Mexico
CIDIP is a Mexican NGO and a former Zero Project Awardee that launched a programme on gender and disability in 2019 started the App Morada (Purple App) project in 2020.
Pakistan
DeafTawk, a former Zero Project Awardee, is a technology start-up that has developed a mobile application that connects deaf users with certified sign language interpreters in real-time and around the clock via video calls.
India
The Digital Incubation Square (DISQ), a former Zero Project Awardee, is run by Tata Consultancy Services Foundation. DISQ is an incubation programme for Assistive Technology start-ups.
Chile
Edudown, a close collaborator of Fundación Descúbreme, supports children and young people with Down Syndrome in Chile through specialized services and educational programs.
United States
Equivalent develops software solutions to create a more accessible internet. Among others things, they create smart SVG graphics that are customizable, responsive, and accessible, ensuring compatibility with assistive technology such as screen readers.
India
Gudgudee, a former Zero Project Awardee, is a product and space design studio that designs and builds inclusive playgrounds and indoor/outdoor playground products.
Netherlands
Happybots, a startup from the Netherlands, developed Felix, a robot that supports persons with disabilities in expressing their feelings. Their solution was shortlisted for #ZeroCall25.
Colombia
Humanos 3D is a low-cost prosthetics solution from Colombia using 3D printing. Their solution had been shortlisted for #ZeroCall25.
Argentina
Incluyeme is a former Zero Project Awardee. One of their awarded solutions is an online Job-Platform, primarily from Argentina, based on membership-fee and corporate-funding model.
Poland
Migam is recognized as a leading Polish company in the market of sign language translation which has been shortlisted for the #ZeroCall25. Their solution, MIGAM.ai, is an automatic sign language avatar offered in BSL and ASL.
India
Nayi Disha is a free online platform and helpline for families and caretakers of children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and a former Zero Project Awardee.
Mexico
PanQAyuda is a social entrepreneurship of people with disabilities that produces and sells food and runs a bakery in Querétaro, Mexico. They were shortlisted for #ZeroCall25.
Tanzania
Tai from Tanzania is a former Zero Project Awardee. They offer non-formal education with digital media and storytelling through programmes and animations.
United States
TOM is an open-source online marketplace and co-creating platform to connect users and professionals to create affordable solutions for people living with disabilities among others. They have been shortlisted in #ZeroCall25.
Twelve remarkable Scaling Fellows with a focus on Inclusive Education and ICT have been carefully selected to join the Zero Project Scaling Solutions Programme. They share a common commitment to disability inclusion and each of them brings a unique scalable innovation to the programme.
Through their participation in an intensive training programme including online training sessions, facilitated meetings with Advisors, a two-day boot camp and continuous support from the Partners, the Fellows have expanded their projects' reach and experienced personal growth, inspiring others with their achievements. Through succesful partnerships and connections made with the Zero Project Network, the Fellows already strated transferring their projects to other countries and regions.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Improving learning opportunities through classroom modifications, teacher training, parents' teachers' associations, home-based education, and more.
India
The Indian Sign Language Enabled Virtual Laboratory (ISLEVL): The project offers an online platform and physical lab, enabling deaf students to engage with STEM subjects through sign language.
Netherlands
An external keyboard that enhances smartphone and tablet accessibility for individuals with visual impairments, promoting independence and social inclusion.
Paraguay
IN Dashboard's mission is to provide accessible and timely disability inclusion data to empower
persons with disabilities and inform inclusive policies. The suite includes a template management tool and an online business intelligence portal, facilitating data collection, consolidation, and visualization.
Chile
The organization's mission is to provide economically disadvantaged deaf students with free, quality education that fosters their identity and full inclusion in society through sign language and the development of deaf culture.
Spain
IRISBOND developed Hiru, an eye-tracking device that empowers non-verbal individuals, especially those with conditions like cerebral palsy, to communicate effectively using their eyes, fostering their participation in various aspects of life.
Brazil
The Jô Clemente Institute's SEAC project aims to ensure access to regular education and success for individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by providing accessibility resources and strategies that eliminate barriers to learning and social participation.
Japan
Sports in sign language on live broadcasting, providing detailed race information to deaf viewers and aims for inclusive information accessibility.
Australia
Reach & Match's mission is to create inclusive learning environments for children of all abilities, focusing on those with disabilities. They achieve this through a multifaceted educational system, including tactile learning kits, diverse learning program activities, educator training, and evaluation tools.
United States
Sensee was established to address the lack of accessible educational materials, particularly in STEM subjects, for visually impaired individuals. The company employs machine learning technology to swiftly and accurately convert text into braille, including complex subjects like mathematics, making educational materials accessible.
Nigeria
Empowering marginalized women and girls through technology and innovative communication. Providing knowledge, skills, resources, and support for financial independence and community-driven change.
Brazil
Addressing communication and information barriers for Deaf individuals by providing machine translation from Portuguese to Brazilian Sign Language (Libras)