South Africa - Startup under 3 years old

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

It is a generative AI Software as a Service program that enables people to perform disability assessments for people with disabilities, build disability policies and research disability related issues in order to fully support people with disabilities

01.01 Décrivez votre startup en détail

IAS is an emerging disability services company committed to delivering high-quality and personalized support to individuals and organizations supporting individuals with disabilities. Established in 2023, IAS is becoming a trusted partner for clients seeking innovative and person-centered disability support services. Our Vision: To provide high-quality assistive technology products, disability support services, and exceptional research services anchored by technological innovation. Our Mission: To enhance access to work, play, education and society to people living with disabilities through the right assistive technology and support solutions. Our Objectives: We are at the forefront of assistive technology innovation to deliver services that are guided by international standards and perfectly suited for people with all types of disabilities. As such: • We strive to provide excellent service with cost – effective solutions. • We want to encourage accessibility through innovation.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

The provision and access to disability support services including but not limited to disability training in higher education for support staff, provision of assistive technology, and training to people with disabilities. disability support mapping for companies looking to higher people with disabilities, as well as policy development and disability auditing to determine the right mechanisms to be used to provide support to people with disabilities.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service fourni par votre startup (au moins 3).

The benefit are: Institutions will be able to assess disability requirements within a short space of time and documentation can be easily uploaded to ensure students don't have to wait for an appointment to deliver documents. Employment companies will be able to develop disability friendly/oriented policies to support staff with disabilities in the workplace. Lastly, the platform provides one with a one-stop solution for all disability-related support information and referral channels to get further support information and support.

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adresse le produit/service de votre startup. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

Educational Institutions: Institutions that serve students with disabilities and looking for educational resources, training, or assistive technology. Employers and Workplace Inclusion Programs: Companies and employers interested in creating inclusive work environments focusing on employment-related services or adaptive workplace solutions. Government and Nonprofit Organizations: Government agencies and nonprofit organizations involved in disability advocacy, and support. Individuals with Disabilities: They are people with various types of disabilities, such as physical disabilities, sensory impairments, cognitive disabilities, and mental health conditions. Families and Coordinators: Families and coordinators of individuals with disabilities interested in products or services that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities.

01.05 Quand votre entreprise a-t-elle été créée ?

06/01/2023

01.06 Vendez-vous déjà votre produit/service ?

Oui

01.07 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires de votre entreprise en plus de vous ?

3

01.08 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

2

01.09 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre startup (compétences, expérience, etc.).

Mr. Eric Mhlanga - Group Managing Director & Acting CEO of IAS - Expertise in Mathematics, Food preparation, Business administration and Disability services Mr. Lubabalo Tybosch - Group CIO & acting CEO of Uniqova - Expertise in IoT, and Business administration Mrs. Clarissa Mhlanga - Group COO - Expertise in Operations and R&D Mr. Maqekoane Shale - Group CFO - Expertise in Banking and Finance.

01.10 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

www.infas.co.za

01.11 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre entreprise ?

Autre : Disability support

02.01.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.02.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.03.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We advocate for the support of people with disabilities and through our various services including psycho-social support we target mental health and disability

02.04.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Éducation de Qualité'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

The right type of assistive technology enables a person with a disability the ability to also actively participate in their learning mainly because its something that most people with disabilities to not have knowledge of or even access to, and our solution will enable them to have access to the right disability support and the right assistive technology for their learning needs.

02.05.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

6

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Of the 7.5% of the South African population afflicted with disabilities, a large number of them are women and therefore we are looking at ensuring that they will have equal opportunities to access employment and education through our SaaS tool.

02.06.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.07.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.08.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

6

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our SaaS tool will enable potential employers to have and be able to develop disability support structure in order to fully recruit and support people with disabilities in the workplace.

02.09.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure'

5

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our technology will enable academic institutions, employers, and the government to implement solutions that inclusive for people with disabilities. Our development will give them the tools and guidelines to do so.

02.10.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

7 - tout à fait d'accord

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

Our entire company is dedicated to developing solutions that help people with disabilitieies to equally participate in economic, academic, and social arenas similar to their peers.

02.11.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.12.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsables'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.13.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.14.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.15.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

1 -pas du tout d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

02.16.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

5

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

We are helping to build inclusive institutions and accessible societies for people with disabilities through our disability support services and our SaaS tool.

02.17.01 Ma startup contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

1 - pas du tout d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de ma startup

06.01 Un grand nombre de clients utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire au nôtre.

2

06.02 Notre produit/service représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.03 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.04 Notre produit/service est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.05 Notre produit/service pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.06 Notre produit/service répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

06.07 Notre produit/service est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

06.08 Justification

AbleBooth is the first of its kind of technology globally. No service is similar to it, and because it is new there are not many users.

06.09 Analyse compétitive

Our competitors are Sensory Solutions, and EditMicro Systems - 1. We provide a similar category of products, with a small variation on the services we provide. Our competitors are strictly assistive technology-driven. 2. We focus on a holistic disability support approach which includes: disability accessibility testing, nature of disability assessments, matching technology to disability, training of support staff on various disability aspects. 3. We use the power of AI to bring holistic disability support solutions to the market which our competitors are not doing.

11.05 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

No