ATOS/GIZ 2021-2022 ICT 4 Inclusion Challenge for Africans
Published: 24 Aug 2021
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Atos and GIZ kick-start their cooperation by setting up this joint innovation challenge. The goal is to support digital innovations aimed at improving access to education for persons with disabilities in Africa. To this end, both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Watch GIZs CEO Tanja Gönner and Atos CEO for Central Europe Udo Littke talk about the aim of the partnership.
Access to education is one of the greatest barriers to inclusion for children, young persons, and adults with disabilities in Africa. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this situation. Digital innovations can help to overcome this challenge by removing barriers to education for persons with disabilities.
ATOS/GIZ ICT 4 Inclusion Challenge
Benefits of ATOS/GIZ ICT 4 Inclusion Challenge
- Technical assistance towards solution deployment: receive concrete support targeting the components needed for your solution to succeed such as marketing, fundraising, agile methods, accessibility, pitching, scaling and business development.
- Receive access to global international experts and guidance by mentors in the fields of digital start-up support, disability and tech, as well as education.
- Receive access to an international network of development and international cooperation, as well as innovation ecosystems and partner networks across universities, organizations of persons with disabilities, funders, Assistive Technology experts, disability experts, corporations and NGOs
In addition to being coached by elite mentors during the Bootcamp, the top 3 winning teams will be awarded a dedicated 3-month long mentorship program after the Bootcamp, monetary prizes, and an opportunity to pitch to the Atos Accelerator program.
- 1st placed team – €6,500
- 2nd placed team – €2,500
- 3rd placed team – €1,000
Requirements for ATOS/GIZ ICT 4 Inclusion Challenge
- Open to Individuals or Teams of Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Students, Change makers, Tech geeks, Disability activists.
- Persons of at least 18 years old or above the legal working age in the country of residence.
- Permanent residents of an African country or non-residents teaming up with an African organization.
- Atos or GIZ employees (and their immediate family) are not eligible to take part in the challenge. Any solutions that are already on the market will also be excluded.
- You are developing a digital device and/or application, that facilitates inclusive education.
- You have a concrete idea to raise awareness for inclusive education using digital technologies.
- You are developing digital assistive technologies to be used in educational settings.
- You are working on accessibility solutions for online learning environments.
Application Deadline
September 15, 2021How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
ATOS on survey.atos.net to apply
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