Affordable Assistive Technology: Lessons from Zero Project’s Tech Forum In Nairobi

Explore how the Zero Project Tech Forum is amplifying assistive technology innovation in Africa, with insights from Bernard Chiira of AT4D and Innovate Now, driving real-world solutions for accessible tech.

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece take Double Tap listeners virtually to Nairobi for the first-ever regional Zero Project Tech Forum. This episode dives into the growing global movement to make assistive technology affordable and widely available, particularly in regions like Africa, India, and South America.

Bernard Chiira, founder of AT4D and co-founder of Innovate Now, shares his journey from living with brittle bone disease in Kenya to launching Africa’s premier assistive technology accelerator. He explains how the Zero Project Tech Forum helps early-stage startups connect with funders, build partnerships, and develop low-cost, high-impact solutions that could benefit disabled people worldwide.

The conversation highlights the importance of innovation, networking, and policy in bridging accessibility gaps and creating solutions that are not only life-changing in developing nations but could also inspire more affordable assistive tech for all.

Relevant Links
Zero Project: https://zeroproject.org
AT4D: https://at4d.africa