Seedstars announces 15 ventures joining SEED Inclusivity Cohort 3

22 September 2026: Seedstars has announced the 15 ventures joining the third cohort of SEED Inclusivity, its venture accelerator for solutions addressing the needs of the disability community across Asia-Pacific. The programme is supported by Visa Foundation.

The cohort brings together ventures linked to India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore and Viet Nam. Their work spans sign-language communication, speech and developmental support, learning, mobility, rehabilitation and access to care.

Over the next six months, the founders will take part in coaching, expert sessions and two in-person bootcamps in Viet Nam.

The 15 ventures are:

• ConnectHear, Pakistan: AI-powered sign-language communication and accessibility services.
• FyndHealth, India: Developmental assessments and multidisciplinary therapy for children.
• GenElek Technologies, India and Singapore: Robotic exoskeletons for rehabilitation and personal mobility.
• Gabify, India: AI screening and practice-management tools for developmental care.
• Lifespark Technologies, India: Wearable devices and digital care for neurological conditions.
• Mylo Speech Buddy, Philippines: Speech-therapy support and at-home practice for children with speech delays.
• Ksham Innovation, India: Bone-conduction smart glasses for people with hearing loss.
• HireForCare, India: Assessment and therapy for children with developmental needs.
• Giftolexia, India: AI-powered early screening and learning support for children.
• Kidaura Innovations, India: Digital tools for therapy delivery and home reinforcement.
• BeAble Health, India: Game-based rehabilitation devices and software for movement recovery.
• Hear Me, Indonesia: Indonesian Sign Language translation and interpretation technology.
• Thinklude, India: AI-powered live captioning and Indian Sign Language interpretation.
• Birru, Indonesia: Speech therapy and language-learning support from home to school.
• Ba Bánh Nam Hà, Viet Nam: Adapted three-wheel vehicles and wheelchair attachments.

The ventures were selected with support from a five-person jury: Bernard Chiira, Founder and CEO of Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust and General Partner at Momentous Fund; Katharine Lindquist, Programme Officer at Visa Foundation; Brianna Losoya-Evora, Head of Impact Measurement and Management at Sweef Capital and Director of The Sweef Institute; Pierre-Alain Masson, CEO and Co-Founder of Seedstars; and Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo, Global Disability Advisor at the World Bank Group.

SEED Inclusivity builds on two earlier cohorts. Programme reporting states that the 15 ventures in Cohort 1 have reached 2.97 million people and raised USD 12.8 million after the programme. Cohort 2 brought together 17 ventures from India, Indonesia, Pakistan and Singapore and concluded in April 2026 with a Demo Day in Jakarta.

Meet the Cohort 3 ventures.

About SEED Inclusivity

SEED Inclusivity is a six-month Seedstars venture accelerator designed to scale solutions addressing the needs of the disability community across Asia-Pacific. The programme combines an in-person bootcamp, one-to-one coaching using a SMART goals framework, a public Demo Day and ongoing network access. It is supported by Visa Foundation.

About Seedstars

Seedstars is a global organisation founded in 2012 with a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets by backing entrepreneurs with know-how, community and capital. More information is available at seedstars.com.

About Visa Foundation

Visa Foundation supports inclusive economies where individuals, small businesses and communities can thrive. Its support makes SEED Inclusivity possible, from the first cohort in India to the programme’s expansion across the region.

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