Accelerating Remarkable Disability Tech To Change Lives

With one in five Australians living with disability, the power of technology is being harnessed to help overcome barriers. In this week’s podcast, the MTPConnect team speak to Remarkable Tech Founder Pete Horsley on supporting Australian disability tech start-ups through an inclusive 16 week accelerator program, set up by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance in NSW with corporate sponsorship and support from industry. The program helps to take ideas to commercial reality, supporting ‘profit for purpose’ businesses in Australia. While this year’s cohort of seven startups has had to adapt to the impact of COVID-19, enthusiasm is high and the accelerator is now seeking applications for its 2021 cohort. One of those company’s is ResusRight who are on a mission to prevent the death and disability of newborn babies who require resuscitation after birth. Co-Founder Matt Boustred joins us to share the journey behind developing a new medical device thirty years in the making, as they seek first round seed funding and work to secure an Australian manufacturing deal. Pretty remarkable stories from these two guests!