What Cenomy does

Cenomy is a French for-profit company specializing in electronic aids that restore communication and environmental autonomy for people with motor and cognitive disabilities, including those with SLA (ALS/Charcot disease), autism, cerebral palsy, polyhandicap, and Locked-in Syndrome. Its core offering is built on Tobii Dynavox eye-tracking hardware (TD I-Series, TD Pilot, TD Navio, TD I-110, PCEye 5) combined with a software stack including TD Snap pictographic AAC, Communicator 5, TD Talk speech synthesis, Boardmaker 7 visual supports, and Gaze Viewer cognitive assessment tools. Cenomy also distributes environmental control (domotique) solutions integrating with Apple HomeKit, contact switches, joysticks, and adapted mice, plus professional tools such as Pathways for Core First and Eye FX 2.

Cenomy generates revenue through three streams: (1) hardware and software sales via its cenomy.shop e-commerce platform (500+ SKUs) and direct field sales; (2) Qualiopi-certified professional training services for ESSMS establishments and clinicians; and (3) facilitation of public financing through the French MDPH/PCH system, where Cenomy accepts third-party tiered payments and offers up to 4x interest-free plans for patient co-pays. The go-to-market is hybrid: a nationwide field force of Conseillers-Évaluateurs and ergothérapeutes conducts free in-person evaluations at homes and institutions, complemented by an e-commerce storefront and referral-based demand from flagship patient associations (ARSLA, ALIS, AFM Téléthon) and community-led channels.

Founded in 2018 on roughly 40 years of predecessor expertise, Cenomy was acquired by Swedish Dynavox Group (Tobii Dynavox) in April 2025 for approximately €5 million and now operates as Tobii Dynavox's direct commercial channel in France, with its existing team, product portfolio and service model preserved.

Name

Cenomy

Legal name

La société CENOMY

Website

https://cenomy.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cenomy is a French assistive-technology distributor and integrator specializing in eye-tracking communication devices, AAC software, and environmental control solutions for people with severe motor and cognitive disabilities, serving as Tobii Dynavox's direct commercial channel in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Communication Technology

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Computer Access & Alternative Input (Switch, Eye Gaze, Head/Mouse, Keyboards) (EDAKAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Executive Functioning & Self-Regulation Coaching (OT) (EDAKAFAI), Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF)

Keywords

• Assistive communication technology
• Eye tracking devices
• Augmentative alternative communication
• Disability assistive technology
• Special education tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-apollinaire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sale of Assistive Communication Hardware and Software: Cenomy sells a comprehensive range of electronic disability aids — including eye-tracking tablets (TD I-Series, TD Pilot, TD Navio, TD I-110), eye-tracking modules (PC Eye 5), environmental control devices, adapted switches/joysticks/mice, communication software (TD Snap, Boardmaker 7, Communicator 5), and accessories — through its e-commerce platform cenomy.shop and via direct sales assisted by its field evaluation team. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware device sales and perpetual software licenses. Cenomy also sells over 500 product references through its online shop.
2. Professional Training Services: Cenomy offers paid training programs for ESSMS establishments and healthcare/education professionals on CAA implementation using TD Snap and eye-tracking technology. Training is certified Qualiopi, making it eligible for public and mutualized OPCO financing. Training covers CAA fundamentals, TD Snap mastery, eye-tracking setup, and institutional deployment.
3. MDPH/PCH Funding Facilitation Services: Cenomy acts as an intermediary in the French MDPH/PCH (Maison Départementale des Personnes Handicapées / Prestation de Compensation du Handicap) funding process, which is the primary financing mechanism for assistive technology in France. While government funding covers 75-100% of device costs, Cenomy facilitates paperwork, provides payment facilities (up to 4x interest-free), and accepts direct MDPH payments via tiered payment authorization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cenomy specializes in electronic aids for communication and autonomy of people with motor and cognitive disabilities in France. The company distributes and integrates Tobii Dynavox's eye-tracking communication tablets (TD I-Series, TD Pilot, TD Navio, TD I-110) and AAC software (TD Snap, Communicator 5, Boardmaker 7, TD Talk), complemented by environmental control systems, switches, joysticks, and adapted mice. Cenomy operates a sales-led model with a nationwide team of Conseillers-Évaluateurs and occupational therapists who conduct free in-person evaluations, supports customers through MDPH/PCH public funding, and delivers Qualiopi-certified professional training.

Product overview

Cenomy offers a comprehensive assistive communication ecosystem built around Tobii Dynavox technology for people with motor and cognitive disabilities. The portfolio includes hardware devices (TD I-Series, TD Pilot, TD Navio, TD I-110 tablets with integrated eye tracking, plus accessories like PCEye 5, Eye Mobile, Eye Connect), AAC software (TD Snap, Communicator 5, TD Talk for speech synthesis, Boardmaker 7 for visual communication), and companion tools (Pathways for Core First, Gaze Viewer, TD Control, TD Browse, Eye FX 2). The products enable communication via eye gaze, touch, or switches for users with conditions including SLA/Charcot disease, autism, cerebral palsy, and polyhandicap. Cenomy also provides training services, free professional trials, and an e-commerce platform (cenomy.shop) with 500+ products. In 2025, Cenomy joined the Dynavox Group (Tobii Dynavox parent company).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TD I-Series Premium Windows-based tablet with integrated eye tracking (PC Eye 5) for autonomous communication using gaze control. Features Communicator 5 and TD Snap software, environmental control capabilities, and the ability to wake/lock the screen using only eye gaze. Designed for people with SLA, LIS, cerebral palsy, polyhandicap, and other neurodegenerative conditions.
• TD Pilot iPad Pro-based eye-tracking communication device that transforms iPadOS for gaze control. Integrates TD Co-Pilot for calibration, TD Talk for speech synthesis, and TD Snap for pictographic AAC. Compatible with Apple apps (FaceTime, iMessage, HomeKit) and features Partner Window display for conversation partners.
• TD Navio iPad-based communication tablet running TD Snap software, designed for users with autism, dyslexia, or aphasia. Features a 5-year warranty against breakage and malfunction, with a compact form factor for use at home, school, and in therapy centers.
• TD I-110 Ruggedized communication tablet with built-in speech synthesis, designed to withstand shocks, outdoor conditions, and bright lighting. Suitable for daily use across all environments for users needing durable AAC.
• TD Snap Pictographic AAC software for alternative and augmented communication. Provides customizable visual grids, synthetic voice, multiple access modes (touch, eye tracking, switches), and pedagogical tools for people with complex communication needs (autism, cerebral palsy, aphasia, polyhandicap).
• TD Talk Speech synthesis application enabling fluid, personalized communication via text-to-voice output. Creates custom expression environments and facilitates transition to eye-tracking devices. Preserves linguistic identity through voice synthesis for SLA patients.
• Communicator 5 Comprehensive AAC software for alphabetized users providing communication, environmental control, digital access, and alert functions. Includes word prediction, phrase management, and infrared device control.
• Boardmaker 7 Visual communication tool with 45,000+ PCS pictogram library for creating visual schedules, communication boards, educational materials, and interactive activities. Integrates with TD Snap and Tobii Dynavox devices, used in autism and inclusive education.
• PCEye 5

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients with SLA can receive priority MDPH/PCH financing with a 15-day notification timeline, enabling urgent access to communication devices
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Dynavox GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2025Swedish Dynavox Group agreed to acquire Cenomy in April 2025 for approximately €5 million with potential additional consideration. The acquisition gives Dynavox Group a direct commercial presence in France and access to Cenomy's 40-year customer relationships, field evaluation network, and institutional channels. Cenomy continues operating as the French commercial arm of Tobii Dynavox with the same team and service.
• Tobii DynavoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationTobii Dynavox is the world's leading provider of eye-tracking and AAC technology. Cenomy is the primary French distributor and integrator of Tobii Dynavox products including the TD I-Series, TD Pilot, TD Navio, TD I-110, PC Eye 5, TD Snap, Boardmaker 7, Communicator 5, and Eye FX 2. Following the Dynavox Group acquisition, this partnership is now a parent-subsidiary relationship within the Dynavox Group corporate structure.
• ARSLA (Association pour la Recherche sur la Sclérose Latérale Amyotrophique)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCenomy is a formal partner of ARSLA, France's leading association for ALS/Charcot disease research and patient support. Cenomy supports ARSLA by providing and maintaining equipment loan pools within SLA Centers, enabling patients and families to access communication technology at no cost during the financing process. ARSLA also refers patients to Cenomy and supports fundraising.
• ALIS (Association du Locked-in Syndrome)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCenomy is a longstanding partner of ALIS, the French association for Locked-in Syndrome patients. Cenomy participates in ALIS's annual Scientific Congress (23rd edition), provides AAC technology solutions (eye-tracking tablets, environmental control, software), and supports ALIS's equipment loan program for LIS patients.
• AFM TéléthonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAFM Téléthon is the French muscular dystrophy association. Cenomy provides assistive communication solutions to people with muscular diseases (myopathies, Duchenne muscular dystrophy) and works with AFM Téléthon as a referral and co-financing partner.
• Association Sourire et Solidarité (Pontarlier)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal disability association based in Pontarlier, France. Co-financed the eye-tracking tablet for Clémentine (a cerebral palsy patient) together with MDPH 39, enabling the patient to speak her first words at age 29. Cenomy refers patients to such local associations for supplementary financing support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jabbla: Belgian manufacturer of AAC devices (Mousetrap, Vibe, Zingui) and Mind Express software; serves European schools and disability institutions with comparable AAC hardware/software bundles.
• PRC-Saltillo: US manufacturer of AAC devices (ChatPlus, TouchChat, Accent) and language systems; directly competes in the AAC hardware category for similar patient cohorts and offers equivalent communication solutions.
• Smartbox Assistive Technology: UK-based AAC device and software provider (Grid 3, Grid for iPad) serving similar populations — people with motor and communication impairments — through a comparable distributor/evaluator model in European markets.
• Tobii Dynavox: Global leader in eye-tracking and AAC hardware/software; Cenomy is its exclusive French commercial channel following the 2025 acquisition. Both sell the same TD I-Series, TD Pilot, and TD Snap products, and overlap on target customer segments (SLA, autism, cerebral palsy).
• AssistiveWare: Dutch AAC app developer (Proloquo, Proloquo2Go, Keeble) specializing in iOS-based communication software for autism, aphasia, and motor-impaired users — direct overlap with Cenomy's TD Snap and TD Navio iPad offerings.
• Origin Instruments: Manufacturer of adaptive input devices (HeadMouse, Sip-and-Puff, tracker products) used by people with severe motor impairments; competes directly in the alternative-computer-access niche alongside Cenomy's eye-tracking portfolio.
• Eyegaze Inc. US company providing dedicated eye-tracking communication systems (Eyegaze Edge) for people with ALS, brainstem stroke, and cerebral palsy — same patient cohorts and same gaze-based AAC solution category as Cenomy.
• AbleNet Inc. US-based assistive technology provider offering switches, AAC devices (QuickTalker, LAMP Words for Life hardware), and environmental controls for people with motor disabilities — overlapping on switches, AAC, and switches-access solutions.

Emerging players

• Lingraphica: US AAC device and therapy provider for people with aphasia, offering TalkPath News, Lingraphica Tablet, and clinical services — partial overlap with Cenomy's aphasia/aphasie use case and TD Talk speech synthesis offering.
• Inclusive Technology: UK provider of AAC software (Communicate: SymWriter, ChooseIt! Maker) and eye-gaze hardware for special-education settings; overlaps with Cenomy's TD Snap-for-schools and educational establishment deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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