News from SEED Inclusivity and its portfolio ventures.

Building businesses for disability inclusion

In Ho Chi Minh City, Cohort 3 founders shared the experiences behind their ventures and worked on how to grow.

Seedstars announces 15 ventures joining SEED Inclusivity Cohort 3

The six-month programme, supported by Visa Foundation, brings together ventures from six Asia-Pacific countries working across communication, learning, mobility, rehabilitation and care.

SEED Inclusivity Cohort 2 Demo Day Brings 17 Disability-Focused Tech Ventures to Jakarta

Seventeen disability-focused technology startups from India, Indonesia, Singapore, and Pakistan took the stage in Jakarta on April 29 for the SEED Inclusivity Cohort 2 Demo Day.

Seedstars and Visa Foundation launch first cohort of SEED Inclusivity Program in Hyderabad

Seedstars and Visa Foundation unveiled the inaugural cohort of the SEED Inclusivity Program at T-Hub Hyderabad, launching 15 technology ventures focused on accessibility and inclusion across Asia.

Seedstars and Visa Foundation announce first cohort of SEED Inclusivity Program

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities month, Seedstars and Visa Foundation welcome fifteen innovative businesses to the inaugural SEED Inclusivity program.

Lulusannya Masuk Forbes, Program Ini Sukses Cetak Startup Disabilitas on VIVA.co.id ↗

VIVA reports on Cohort 1 outcomes and the SEED Inclusivity Demo Day in Jakarta.

Sulit Mendapat Pendanaan, Pasar Teknologi Disabilitas Masih Terbuka Lebar on Kontan ↗

Kontan covers the funding gap and market opportunity discussed at the Cohort 2 Demo Day.

Seedstars Pamerkan Startup Inovasi Disabilitas di Jakarta on KabarPadang ↗

KabarPadang reports on the disability-focused ventures presented at the Jakarta Demo Day.

Startup Asia Tawarkan Teknologi Inklusif di Jakarta on Sumbar Bisnis ↗

Sumbar Bisnis profiles the Cohort 2 ventures and the inclusive technologies presented in Jakarta.

Thinkerbell Labs lists the 2026 Innov8ability Prize among its latest recognitions ↗

The company also lists a 2025 SHELL SIA grant and ATF Jury’s Choice Award on its official awards page.

Meet Cohort 1

Trestle Labs says Kibo is now trusted by more than 600 institutions ↗

Its official site also reports a presence in 25 countries and more than 100,000 people reached.

Meet Cohort 2

Bioniks delivers its first prosthetic arms for children affected by the war in Gaza ↗

Reuters reporting carried by Khaleej Times describes remote fittings and the company’s first overseas delivery.

Meet Cohort 2

Parakerja founder Muhammad Rezki Achyana named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia ↗

Forbes recognised Achyana in its 2024 Social Impact list for building an employment platform for people with disabilities.

Meet Cohort 1