Assistive Innovation Challenge is an online hackathon focused on building software that supports accessibility, autonomy, and independence for people with disabilities.

Participants are invited to create assistive technology projects that address real challenges related to communication, mobility, learning, health, daily routines, safety, productivity, or independent living. Projects can be simple or advanced, but they should be designed with a clear purpose: helping people with disabilities navigate the world with greater confidence, access, and independence.

This challenge is open to beginners, students, and experienced developers alike. Participants may compete individually or in teams. Whether you are building your first project or developing a more advanced prototype, the goal is to use technology thoughtfully and responsibly to create something meaningful.

The Assistive Innovation Challenge is not only about building software. It is also about learning, raising awareness, and encouraging more people to think about how technology can be designed for inclusion from the beginning. Open to individual & team projects. 

• Impact
  How clearly does the project address a real accessibility, disability, health, or independence-related need? Strong projects should show how they could meaningfully improve autonomy, daily life, or quality of life for people with disabilities.
• Accessibility & Inclusive Design
  How thoughtfully does the project consider the needs of disabled users? Strong projects should demonstrate respectful design, accessibility best practices, and an understanding of the users the project is intended to support.
• Functionality
  How well does the prototype work? Strong projects should clearly demonstrate their core features, show a usable solution, and provide enough functionality to explain the idea effectively.
• Creativity & Innovation
  How original or thoughtful is the solution? Strong projects should approach an accessibility or assistive technology challenge in a creative, useful, or unique way.
• Technical Implementation
  How effectively does the project use software, tools, APIs, or technical design? Strong projects should show thoughtful engineering and appropriate use of technology for the problem being solved.
• Presentation & Clarity
  How clearly is the project explained? Strong submissions should include a clear description, understandable demo, organized code or materials, and a strong explanation of the project’s purpose and impact.