ATF Awards 2025
Profiles of Winners
Emerging Startups
Most Innovative Assistive Technology Startup

Marbles Health

Marbles Health introduced EASE, India’s first CDSCO-approved portable
neuromodulation device, providing accessible, evidence-based brain health treatment for psychiatric and neurological conditions.

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Established Startups
Best Assistive Technology (AT) Startup - Jury's Choice

Thinkerbell Labs

Thinkerbell Labs developed Annie, the world’s first self-learning braille device, transforming accessible education for blind and visually impaired learners across India and beyond. .

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Most Impactful Assistive Technology(AT) Startup

Punarjeeva Technology Solutions

Punarjeeva revolutionized rehabilitation with gamified digital therapy using AI, VR/AR, and analytics, while also delivering digital empowerment programs that built vocational skills among neurodivergent individuals.

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Women Ahead: Best Woman-led Assistive Technology(AT) start up

SignSetu

SignSetu servess as an all-in-one educational platform for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, enabling English literacy through Indian Sign Language on a gamified, interface.

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Best Assistive Technology(AT) Start Up: People’s Choice

Anucool

Anucool creates adaptive, easy-to-wear clothing for individuals with limited mobility, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity for seniors, wheelchair users, and those recovering from injury or surgery.

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Enablers
Best Assistive Technology(AT) Investor of the Year

Entrepreneurship Development Center, Venture Centre, Pune

Venture Center has supported various Assistive Technology startups through grants, equity-based funding, PCT assistance, and investment readiness programs..

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Best Assistive Technology(AT) CSR initiative of the year

 ANZ GCC

The organization delivered a wide portfolio of prosthetics, orthotics, mobility aids, and hearing solutions, enhancing independence and quality of life for persons with disabilities..

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Best Government-Led Assistive Technology (AT) Initiative Award

National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID)

AThe e-Saadhya project by NIEPID in collaboration with C-DAC Bangalore, developed a multilingual digital platform for screening, assessment, and intervention for children with special needs, offering tools across four Indian languages.

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Best Assistive Technology (AT) Initiative amongst NGOs Award

Vidya Sagar

Vidya Sagar pioneered Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solutions and empowered individuals with multiple disabilities through Assistive Tech innovation, research, and educator training.

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Best Assistive Technology (AT) Initiative amongst Educational Institutes Award

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B)

Accessible Resource Centre at IIIT-B advanced inclusive STEM education for visually impaired children through tactile learning tools and teacher training, while the campus set benchmarks for accessibility and inclusion.

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Startup Awards JuryEmerging and Established Startup Awards
Dr. Angela Honegger
CEO & Consul General, Swissnex in India
Prateek Khandelwal
Founder and Managing Director, RampMyCity
Ravi Narayan
ATF Board Member Senior Advisor, Startup Genome, Former CEO, THub, Ex-Global Director (Microsoft for Startups)
Sarika Naik
Group Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Capgemini Group
Sudeepta Veerapaneni
Chief Innovation Officer, Deloitte
Suryaprakash
ATF Board Member Ex-SVP, Digital Head (Infosys), Angel Investor
Enablers Awards JuryAwards for Best Assistive Technology Initiative by NGO, CSR, Government, Educational Institution and Best Investor
Jawahar Bekay
ATF Board Member, Executive Chairman, TAO Automation Founder, CaptiveAide
Mukta Kulkarni
Professor, Dean, Programmes Chairperson, Office of International Affairs IIMB Chair of Excellence
Pavithra Y Sundareshan
Founder & Managing Director of Vindhya e-Infomedia Private Limited
Sashi Rajamani
Champion of Social Enterprises, Mentor, Philanthropic Enabler