The results of the startup projects competition aimed at developing innovative IT solutions to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities have been summed up in Almaty. Six winning teams received grants for the implementation of their ideas in the amount of 1 million tenge, another team - 500 thousand tenge. In the near future, they will start making prototypes of their projects.
The event was organized within the framework of the ITMLab project, which is implemented by the ITeachMe Foundation in partnership with Chevron and with the support of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
As previously reported, hackathons on the selection of startup projects to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities (hereinafter - LSI) were held in the cities of Almaty and Astana.
During the final presentation, 18 teams presented their projects, the ideas of which they finalized during the month under the guidance of professional teachers.
All projects are aimed at ensuring the availability of technology, improving communication, increasing mobility and creating conditions for an inclusive society, which contributes to a significant improvement in the quality of life of LSI.
After completing the presentations, the jury selected 6 teams that received grants intended for the implementation of prototypes in the amount of 1 million tenge. Additionally, another team received an incentive award in the amount of 500 thousand tenge.
Shaka is a glove equipped with vibration motors/sensors that allows people with visual impairment to navigate in everyday life;
Fenix Recovery is an exoskeleton and compact locomotivated simulator for use both in special rehabilitation centers and at home;
Bulan is an optimized electronic set–top box for wheelchairs;
RiMs – an e-book based on Braille;
NGO "Zhan" – production of tips for white canes with the shortest wear period;
Technosila is a bionic prosthetic arm with neural algorithms;
Procrastinators is a real–time translator application from sign language to text and vice versa.
Within three months, all 7 teams will work on creating prototypes of their projects. In early February, they will present ready-made developments to interested parties and investors, demonstrating the results achieved and the potential impact on improving the quality of life of LSI.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/880524