Remarkable

What Remarkable does

Remarkable is a disability tech accelerator founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, administered by the non-profit Cerebral Palsy Alliance. The organization operates a stage-gated program stack for disability tech founders: Launcher (8–12 week pre-accelerator), Accelerator (16-week program with seed funding), Scaler (Seed to Series A stage capital and bespoke strategic support), and Design-athon (5-week inclusive design challenge). The global cohort receives $100,000 AUD in seed funding (supported by CPA, Telstra Foundation, and Ian Potter Foundation), while the US cohort receives $55,000 USD (supported by CPARF, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, QBE North America, Consumer Technology Association, and others). Since launch, Remarkable has supported 211 startups and 385 founders whose products reach over 6 million customers worldwide.

The platform is built around four non-program assets: the Inclusive Innovation Network (+N), described as the world's first global community of disability tech startups, innovators, ecosystem enablers, and investors; the User Feedback Community, which connects founders with people with lived experience of disability for product validation; the annual Disability Tech Summit (300+ attendees from 10 countries at the 2025 event held at Sydney Town Hall); and the Remarkable Insights Podcast. Corporate partnerships with Toyota (Toyota Tech Immersion), Salesforce, Adobe, TPG Telecom Foundation, ATscale (UNOPS), and NSW Government/Investment NSW provide infrastructure, engineering expertise, and funding.

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed. As a non-profit accelerator, Remarkable derives funding from Cerebral Palsy Alliance oversight, multi-stakeholder corporate and foundation grants, accelerator program operations, and equity stakes in portfolio companies. The organization operates with 1-10 employees, consistent with a lean program-management team that relies heavily on its CPA parent and external partner network for capital, in-kind resources, and ecosystem reach. The portfolio spans assistive technology (Blueberry Technology, Hailo), AI-driven care and communication tools (Marlee, Dori Labs, Hayylo, LoveNDIS), accessible navigation (Sociability), housing and support matching (Marco Polo Portal), and public transport robots (Rampey).

Name

Remarkable

Legal name

Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Website

https://remarkable.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Remarkable is a Sydney-based disability tech accelerator, administered by Cerebral Palsy Alliance, that runs stage-gated programs (Launcher, Accelerator, Scaler, Design-athon) with seed funding for founders building assistive technology, mobility, communication, and accessibility solutions worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Tech Accelerator

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI)

Keywords

• Startup accelerator programs
• Disability tech incubator
• Assistive technology funding
• Inclusive innovation network
• Venture capital programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accelerator Program Services: Remarkable generates revenue through accelerator program fees, seed funding investments in startups, and potential equity stakes in portfolio companies. The organization also receives support from corporate partners and foundations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Remarkable is a disability tech accelerator that runs structured programs (Launcher pre-accelerator, Accelerator, Scaler, and Design-athon) for Disability Tech startups, providing seed funding, coaching, masterclasses, mentorship, and networking. It also operates the Inclusive Innovation Network (+N) global community, the User Feedback Community, the annual Disability Tech Summit, and the Remarkable Insights Podcast.

Product overview

Remarkable is a disability tech accelerator organization administered by Cerebral Palsy Alliance, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of programs and services to support Disability Tech innovators throughout their journey. The core offering consists of four pathway programs: Launcher (8-week pre-accelerator), Accelerator (16-week program), Scaler (Seed to Series A funding), and Design-athon (5-week inclusive design challenge). These programs are complemented by supporting infrastructure including the User Feedback Community (connecting innovators with people with lived experience), the Inclusive Innovation Network (+N) (global community of disability tech stakeholders), the Remarkable Insights Podcast, and the annual Disability Tech Summit. The organization also showcases a portfolio of startups including Good Trouble (accessibility intelligence), Blueberry Technology (autonomous mobility vehicles), Marlee (collaboration AI), Sociability (accessible places navigation), Hayylo (care communication platform), Marco Polo Portal (housemate matching), Hailo (smart mobility), and Rampey (public transport accessibility robots).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Launcher

Quantifiable outcome

• 211 startups supported since 2016
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Cerebral Palsy AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRemarkable is administered by Cerebral Palsy Alliance (ABN 45 000 062 288). CPA provides the organizational infrastructure, funding support, and strategic oversight for Remarkable's accelerator programs.
• ToyotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor of Disability Tech Summit 2025 and partner for Toyota Tech Immersion program. Provides engineering expertise and facilities for mobility-focused startups to workshop their innovations.
• SalesforcemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact Sponsor of Disability Tech Summit 2025, supporting the disability tech ecosystem event.
• Summer FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact Sponsor of Disability Tech Summit 2025, focused on housing and support for people with disability.
• ATscale (hosted by UNOPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Impact Sponsor of Disability Tech Summit 2025. ATscale is the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology working to increase access to assistive technology globally.
• DatacomsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent Supporter of Disability Tech Summit 2025, providing technology and operational support.
• Inclusive Innovation Network (+N)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe world's first global community of Disability Tech startups, innovators, ecosystem enablers and investors. Presented in partnership with Remarkable for the Disability Tech Summit 2025.
• Consumer Technology AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports US cohort disability tech startups with industry connections and resources.
• Alliance20supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrisbane-based network of CEOs, investors, and industry leaders. Remarkable hosted a joint pitch night showcasing disability tech and AI startups.
• HireupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability support platform that hosted Remarkable startups at their annual Hi-Con staff conference for skills-sharing sessions.
• SociabilitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortfolio company that provided Accessibility sponsorship for Disability Tech Summit 2025, helping ensure the event was accessible to all attendees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Techstars is a large global accelerator network running multiple programs with seed investment. While it operates across many verticals, it is a benchmark accelerator model and competes for the same cohort founders that Remarkable targets.
• Y Combinator: Y Combinator is the world's largest startup accelerator, offering seed funding and a 3-month program. It is a broad incumbent against which Remarkable's disability-specific positioning must differentiate, and a potential downstream syndication partner for portfolio companies.

Direct peers

• MassChallenge: MassChallenge is a global impact-focused accelerator offering equity-free programs to early-stage startups. Its zero-equity, mission-driven model closely mirrors Remarkable's nonprofit accelerator approach and is a direct comparable for impact accelerator structure.
• Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub): GDI Hub is a leading disability innovation ecosystem based at UCL, supporting disability tech innovation through research, accelerator activity, and the Inclusive Design standards work. It is one of the most direct comparables globally for disability-focused innovation infrastructure.
• AbilityNet: AbilityNet is a UK-based charity supporting disabled people through technology, including accessibility services and an accelerator-style program for disability tech startups. It is a direct peer in the disability tech nonprofit/charity accelerator space.
• gener8tor: gener8tor runs multiple accelerator programs and investment funds globally. Its cohort-based model, seed investment approach, and corporate sponsor structure make it a direct comparable accelerator peer for Remarkable.
• Antler: Antler is a global early-stage venture firm and accelerator operating programs across multiple continents including Australia and the US. It is a direct peer in terms of accelerator model, geography overlap, and seed-stage support.

Others

• ATscale (Global Partnership for Assistive Technology): ATscale is a global cross-sector partnership hosted by UNOPS focused on increasing access to assistive technology. It is a strategic partner of Remarkable (Global Impact Sponsor of the Disability Tech Summit) and a peer in the broader disability tech ecosystem, though it operates as a partnership rather than an accelerator.
• Switch (formerly Smart Accelerate) - Cerebral Palsy Alliance internal program: Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Remarkable's administering organization, runs other internal programs and innovation initiatives. While not a direct accelerator competitor, it is a closely related ecosystem player within the parent organization's portfolio of disability-focused activities.

Emerging players

• Ability Central: Ability Central is a UK-based charity providing assistive technology services and supporting disability innovation. It is an emerging peer in the disability tech support and accelerator ecosystem with comparable mission focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RemarkableTechChannel/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/RemarkableTech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/remarkabletech
• Instagraminstagram.com/remarkable_tech

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments72 records

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