INCLUSYS
INCLUSYS builds Zeitkompass, a symbol-based daily and weekly planning app and companion smartwatch (on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8) that helps people with cognitive impairments such as autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities gain time orientation; it is listed in the German GKV Pflegehilfsmittelverzeichnis for statutory insurance reimbursement and sells via freemium app subscriptions, a watch-loan bundle, and German specialist retail.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2022
- HeadquartersHeilbronn, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingSoftware
What INCLUSYS does
INCLUSYS UG (haftungsbeschränkt), headquartered at Bildungscampus 11 in Heilbronn, Germany, is a University of Würzburg spin-off (founded 2022) that builds Zeitkompass, a symbol-based daily and weekly planning system designed for people with cognitive impairments such as autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and dementia who struggle to interpret clocks and calendars. The product consists of a tablet/smartphone app plus a companion smartwatch (built on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 hardware with a restricted accessibility-focused OS image managed via MDM), which together render the day visually via sector-based circular watch faces, emoji/METACOM symbols or personal photos, and provide vibration and text-to-speech announcements for upcoming activities. Plans created in the app sync to the watch via a cloud backend (Supabase, EU-Frankfurt hosted) and the concept has been validated through two peer-reviewed publications (MuC 2022; CWUAAT 2025) and pilots with three care/supported-employment organisations.
The company operates a hybrid B2C/B2B commercial model. Individual consumers download the Zeitkompass app freemium from Apple App Store and Google Play (Starter free; Premium at 4.99 EUR/month adding METACOM symbols, photos, multi-device sync, and extended voice output), or purchase a combined smartwatch loan + Premium subscription through INCLUSYS' own e-commerce shop with a 12-month minimum term (hardware remains INCLUSYS property). Institutions such as schools, workshops, and care facilities access Group licensing with onboarding, volume discounts, and price-on-inquiry terms via direct sales and a network of five regional specialist medical retailers (Rehability, SARAMED, Häussler, HiKoTec, Seeger). Most significantly, as of July 2025 Zeitkompass is listed in the GKV-Pflegehilfsmittelverzeichnis (HMV-Nr. 52.40.05.0011), enabling statutory German long-term care insurance (Pflegekassen) reimbursement - a meaningful regulatory milestone that materially expands addressable demand beyond self-pay.
INCLUSYS operates with a lean 7-employee team, no disclosed outside equity beyond a single BMBF grant of approximately 180,000 EUR (December 2024), and a co-founding leadership team of Hauke Wendt and Alexander Kuon as managing directors (Geschäftsführer). Distribution, marketing, and partnership development focus on the DACH region, leveraging content (blog, research publications), organic social (Instagram @zeitkompass), paid search (Google Ads), the REHACARE trade fair, and referral relationships with disability advocacy organisations and special-needs schools. The product is positioned and protected by a European registered design (watch face) and registered Zeitkompass word mark.
INCLUSYS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- INCLUSYS
- Legal name
- INCLUSYS UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
- Website
- https://inclusys.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2022
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- INCLUSYS builds Zeitkompass, a symbol-based daily and weekly planning app and companion smartwatch (on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8) that helps people with cognitive impairments such as autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities gain time orientation; it is listed in the German GKV Pflegehilfsmittelverzeichnis for statutory insurance reimbursement and sells via freemium app subscriptions, a watch-loan bundle, and German specialist retail.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
INCLUSYS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Assistive Technology Software
- NAICS
- Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Executive Functioning & Behavioral Support Tools (ADHD, SEL/Behavior Tracking, Routines) (EDAFAKAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB), Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational) (EDAKAKAM)
Keywords
Where INCLUSYS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Heilbronn
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
INCLUSYS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Others
Revenue model
- App Subscription - Premium Tier: The Zeitkompass app is available in a free Starter version (day plan, week plan, emojis) and a paid Premium subscription at 4.99 EUR/month. Premium adds METACOM symbols, own photos, extended voice output, and device synchronisation. Subscriptions are sold via Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Stripe (direct). Premium can also be bundled with the smartwatch subscription.
- Combined Watch + App Subscription (Hardware + SaaS Bundle): A combined subscription package offering the Zeitkompass Watch on loan (no hardware sale; hardware remains INCLUSYS property) plus access to the Premium app features. Minimum contract term is 12 months, then month-to-month with 1-month notice. Monthly fee covers both hardware loan and premium app access. Sold through the INCLUSYS online shop.
- Group / Institutional Licensing: Volume licensing for groups, schools, care facilities, and workshops. Priced upon inquiry. Includes Premium licences, one-time fee option with volume discount, professional onboarding, and personal support.
- Government Project Funding (BMBF): INCLUSYS received approximately 180,000 EUR in project funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) under the 'Gesellschaft der Innovationen – Impact Challenge an Hochschulen' programme. Funding supports product development and regulatory approval costs for GKV medical aid listing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Monthly | Free daily and weekly planning with emojis for orientation |
| Subscription | Monthly | Premium subscription with METACOM symbols, photos, extended voice output, and device sync |
| Subscription | Monthly | Combined smartwatch loan + Premium app access for individuals |
| Subscription | Annual | Premium licences for groups and institutions with volume discounts |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
INCLUSYS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
INCLUSYS develops and sells Zeitkompass, a symbol-based daily and weekly planning system that helps people with cognitive impairments (autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, aphasia) structure their day independently. The product is delivered through a tablet app, a smartphone app, and a companion smartwatch (built on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8) that together visualise time via pictograms, sectors, and customizable reminders with voice output and vibration. The offering is sold via freemium subscriptions on app stores for individual consumers and through volume Group Licenses with onboarding for institutions, and is listed in the German GKV care aids directory (HMV-Nr. 52.40.05.0011).
Product overview
INCLUSYS offers Zeitkompass, a digital daily planning system designed for people with cognitive impairments who need support with time orientation. The product ecosystem comprises the Zeitkompass App (tablet/smartphone) as the primary planning tool and the Zeitkompass Watch as a wearable companion, both sharing the same data and functionality. Users create symbol-based daily and weekly plans using Emojis, METACOM symbols, or personal photos, with activities announced via text-to-speech. Premium subscriptions add advanced features including cross-device synchronization and extended speech customization. The Watch hardware is leased through a combined 12-month subscription model. The company was founded as a University of Würzburg spin-off and received BMBF funding for smartwatch development and GKV-Hilfsmittel approval, achieving official listing in the Pflegehilfsmittelverzeichnis (HMV-Nr. 52.40.05.0011).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Zeitkompass: Symbol-based daily and weekly planning system with smartwatch and app for people with cognitive impairments including autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. Provides visual schedules with METACOM symbols, emojis, or photos, combined with voice announcements and reminders.
Products and services
- Zeitkompass Tablet App Tablet application (iOS/Android) that provides symbol-based daily and weekly planning with METACOM symbols, customizable routines, and synchronisation with the companion smartphone app and smartwatch. It is aimed at individuals with cognitive impairments and their caregivers as well as institutional users in classrooms and care settings.
- Zeitkompass Smartphone App Smartphone version of the Zeitkompass app (iOS/Android) that keeps symbol-based plans, reminders with voice output and vibration, and synchronised schedules accessible on the go. It targets individual consumers, families and caregivers who need portable access to the planning system alongside the tablet and watch.
- Zeitkompass Watch Companion smartwatch built on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 with custom Zeitkompass software and MDM management. It provides a sector-based clock-face visualisation, vibration reminders and glanceable time orientation for users with cognitive impairments, and is loaned to subscribers as part of the Watch + App bundle.
Quantifiable outcome
- Improved time processing ability (TPA) in adolescents with cognitive impairments validated through research study at ZfK Würzburg (CWUAAT 2025 publication)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use INCLUSYS
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
INCLUSYS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
AI capability2 records
Feature8 records
INCLUSYS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary, primary and minor.
- Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (Psychologische Ergonomie)coreThe Zeitkompass concept originated from a university research project at the University of Würzburg (JMU), Department of Psychologische Ergonomie (Psychological Ergonomics). The project was supervised by Prof. Jörn Hurtienne and co-founded by Hauke Wendt and Alexander Kuon. The concept was iteratively developed with the target user group and validated in research projects (publications in 2022 and 2025). INCLUSYS is a spin-off (Ausgründung) from the university.
- ZfK Würzburg (Zentrum für Kinder, Jugend und Familie – Betreutes Wohnen)coreZfK Würzburg participated in pilot testing and research validation of Zeitkompass in a supervised living setting. The research project validated the AID-Watch / Zeitkompass concept in real-world care environments and generated evidence for efficacy in improving time processing ability among people with cognitive impairments.
- Barmherzige Brüder GremsdorfsecondaryA care facility (Einrichtung für Menschen mit Behinderung) that served as a pilot testing partner for Zeitkompass. Contributed user feedback and testimonials about the watch's impact on reducing caregiver conflict and improving daily orientation.
- Noris Inklusion NürnbergsecondaryA supported inclusion service (Arbeitsbereich für Menschen mit Behinderung) that participated in pilot testing of Zeitkompass. Provided testimonials about the product's potential for social participation and self-care for users with cognitive impairments.
- RehabilityprimarySpecialist retailer of assistive technology and medical aids in Germany with 8 locations nationwide. Listed as an official partner for Zeitkompass distribution. Provides local sales, fitting, and customer support for the Zeitkompass Watch and related products.
- SARAMEDsecondarySpecialist medical and rehabilitation equipment retailer operating in the Karlsruhe region of Germany. Listed as an official partner for Zeitkompass distribution.
- HäusslersecondarySpecialist retailer for medical aids and rehabilitation equipment in the Ulm region of Germany. Listed as an official partner for Zeitkompass distribution.
- HiKoTecsecondarySpecialist retailer for medical and rehabilitation products in the Minden region of Germany. Listed as an official partner for Zeitkompass distribution.
- Seeger GesundheitshaussecondarySpecialist health products retailer (Gesundheitshaus) operating in Berlin, Germany. Listed as an official partner for Zeitkompass distribution.
- Campus Founders HeilbronnsecondaryStartup incubator and accelerator based at the Bildungscampus in Heilbronn, Germany, where INCLUSYS is headquartered. Provides incubation support, mentoring, and workspace for early-stage companies.
- Zollhof Tech IncubatorsecondaryTech startup incubator based in Germany that includes INCLUSYS in its portfolio. Provides incubation support and ecosystem access for startups.
- SupabasecoreBackend-as-a-service platform used by INCLUSYS for database hosting (Zeitkompass app content data, calendar entries, symbol images, reminders) and user authentication. Servers run exclusively in the EU (Frankfurt a.M.). Supabase is SOC 2 Type II certified. Data transfers to the US are covered by EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
- AdaptycoreIn-app subscription management and entitlement platform used to manage licence validation and Premium feature unlocking in the Zeitkompass app. Receives access status from Stripe and handles technical activation of features. Adapty is SOC 2 Type II certified. Data transfers to the US are covered by EU SCCs and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
- StripecorePayment infrastructure provider used for subscription billing and payment processing. Stripe manages access status (enabling/disabling Premium features) and is used for payment collection. Stripe is PCI DSS Level 1 certified and processes data within the EU (Ireland). For Hilfsmittel users, Stripe manages the access status without processing health insurance payments directly.
- KOMSA AG / KOMSA Services GmbHsecondaryFulfillment and logistics partner for shipping the Zeitkompass Watch hardware to customers. KOMSA handles order processing and partners with DHL, Hermes, DPD, GLS, and UPS for last-mile delivery. Headquarters: KOMSA Allee 1, 09232 Hartmannsdorf, Germany.
- CloudflaresecondaryWeb hosting, CDN, and DDoS protection provider for inclusys.de. Protects the website from attacks and ensures fast global content delivery. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place for data transfers.
- HubSpotsecondaryCRM platform and newsletter email service used by INCLUSYS for customer relationship management, newsletter distribution, and lead management. Also provides the cookie consent banner (via HubSpot cookie solution). Data is stored on European servers where possible.
- EIT HealthsecondaryEuropean Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Health supports healthcare innovation across Europe. INCLUSYS is listed among EIT Health-supported startups, providing access to a European health innovation network, mentorship, and visibility.
- TUM Venture Labs (Robotics & AI)minorTUM Venture Labs is the venture arm of the Technical University of Munich focused on Robotics & AI. INCLUSYS is listed as associated with this network, which provides startup support and innovation ecosystem access.
- Lebenshilfe BambergsecondaryLebenshilfe (a major German disability advocacy and care organisation) in Bamberg participated in the validation and testing of Zeitkompass alongside Barmherzige Brüder Gremsdorf and Noris Inklusion Nürnberg.
- REHACARE (Rehadat)secondaryINCLUSYS is listed on REHACARE, the German trade fair and information platform for rehabilitation and care. This provides visibility among care professionals and disability organisations in Germany.
- Gesellschaft für Unterstützte Kommunikation (UK)secondaryThe German Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Gesellschaft für UK) is a key advocacy and professional body in the supported communication space. INCLUSYS/ Zeitkompass is referenced in their informational materials, providing credibility and reach within the UK/AAC community.
- PPZ Nürnberg (Psychologisch-Pädagogisches Zentrum)minorPPZ Nürnberg provides information about Zeitkompass as a digital assistance solution for daily structure (Alltagsstrukturierung) on their website, serving as an informational referral partner for families and professionals in the Nuremberg region.
- ADHS & Autismus Beratungsnetzwerk Wetterau e.V.minorA regional counselling network for ADHD and autism in the Wetterau region of Germany. Hosts informational content about Zeitkompass on their blog, serving as a trusted referral channel to families and individuals affected by ADHD and autism.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
INCLUSYS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Smartbox Assistive Technology: Smartbox produces the Grid AAC software and dedicated Grid Pad/Smartbox devices for symbol-based communication. It competes directly with Zeitkompass's METACOM-based AAC use case in special-education and care settings across Europe.
- Tobii Dynavox: Tobii Dynavox is the global leader in dedicated AAC devices (TD Snap, TD I-13/I-16) and software for people with cognitive and communication disabilities. Zeitkompass's METACOM symbol support and voice output position it as an alternative planning-plus-AAC tool to Tobii Dynavox's talker devices in schools and care settings.
- PRC-Saltillo: PRC-Saltillo manufactures AAC devices and apps (ChatPlus, TouchChat, LAMP Words for Life) widely used in special-education classrooms. Its dedicated talkers and apps overlap with Zeitkompass's planning-plus-AAC functionality for the same target population.
- AssistiveWare: AssistiveWare builds premium iOS AAC apps (Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4Text, Keeble) used widely by people with autism and other cognitive disabilities. Zeitkompass targets the same user segment on iOS/Android and overlaps in symbol-based communication and scheduling use cases.
- Therapy Box: Therapy Box develops AAC and therapy apps (Predictable, Cardion, AlphaSwitch) used by people with cognitive and communication disabilities. Its app-based, symbol-rich approach mirrors Zeitkompass's app-plus-symbol model in the same end-user segment.
- Time Timer: Time Timer is the leading maker of visual countdown timers widely used in special-education, autism, and ADHD settings. The product is explicitly named in INCLUSYS's customer testimonials as the alternative Zeitkompass aims to outperform ("TimeTimer sind zu langweilig"), making it the closest direct comparator in visual time orientation.
Emerging players
- ChoiceWorks (BeeVisual LLC): ChoiceWorks is a visual scheduling app used in autism, special-education, and home settings to support routines and transitions. It is a niche competitor in the visual-schedule category that overlaps with Zeitkompass's day/week planning functionality.
- Avaz Inc. Avaz builds AAC apps (Avaz, Avaaz Lite, Picture AAC) primarily for children with autism and intellectual disabilities in India and globally. It targets the same symbol-based communication use case as Zeitkompass's METACOM integration, though without the watch-hardware component.
Broad incumbents
- AbleNet Inc. AbleNet is a broad assistive technology provider offering switches, AAC devices, and classroom learning tools to special-needs populations. It is a larger incumbent across the same AT category, though not specialized in symbol-based time planning.
Regional players
- Rehavista GmbH: Rehavista is a leading German distributor and consulting partner for AAC and assistive communication technology, including PRC-Saltillo and Smartbox products. It is both a regional competitor for AAC tooling and a potential channel/distribution peer in the DACH market.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
INCLUSYS social profiles
Digital presenceINCLUSYS compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
INCLUSYS financial estimates
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INCLUSYS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
INCLUSYS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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INCLUSYS M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about INCLUSYS
What does INCLUSYS do?
INCLUSYS develops and sells Zeitkompass, a symbol-based daily and weekly planning system that helps people with cognitive impairments (autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, aphasia) structure their day independently. The product is delivered through a tablet app, a smartphone app, and a companion smartwatch (built on Samsung Galaxy Watch 8) that together visualise time via pictograms, sectors, and customizable reminders with voice output and vibration. The offering is sold via freemium subscriptions on app stores for individual consumers and through volume Group Licenses with onboarding for institutions, and is listed in the German GKV care aids directory (HMV-Nr. 52.40.05.0011).
Is INCLUSYS a public or private company?
INCLUSYS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was INCLUSYS founded?
INCLUSYS was founded in 2022. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is INCLUSYS based?
INCLUSYS is headquartered in Heilbronn, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does INCLUSYS make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. App Subscription - Premium Tier is the primary driver. The others are combined Watch + App Subscription (Hardware + SaaS Bundle), group / Institutional Licensing and government Project Funding (BMBF).
Who are INCLUSYS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Smartbox Assistive Technology, Tobii Dynavox, PRC-Saltillo, AssistiveWare, Therapy Box and Time Timer. Emerging players are ChoiceWorks (BeeVisual LLC) and Avaz Inc.. AbleNet Inc. is listed as a broad incumbent. Rehavista GmbH is listed as a regional player.
Does INCLUSYS have an API?
No public API is recorded for INCLUSYS.
What industry is INCLUSYS in?
INCLUSYS's product category is Assistive Technology Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAFAKAG, Executive Functioning & Behavioral Support Tools (ADHD, SEL/Behavior Tracking, Routines), with a secondary code of EDAKAIAB, AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training. Its NAICS code is 624120 and its SIC code is 7372.