Remarkable accelerator cohort 2025

Introducing the Remarkable Australia+ Accelerator Cohort 2025

Three standout startups have just been welcomed into the 2025 cohort of Remarkable’s Australia+ Disability Tech Accelerator, powered by Cerebral Palsy Alliance. These innovators are reimagining transport, housing, and access for people with disability through applying lived experience to tech that’s designed to make life more inclusive.

What excites me most about this cohort is their boldness—not just in what they’re building, but in challenging assumptions about how our systems should work. These founders remind us that inclusion isn’t an afterthought; it’s where true innovation begins,” said Pete Horsley, Founder of Remarkable. 

We are proud to welcome these exciting new start-ups: 

Hailo

A smart mobility platform helping people hail public transport and trigger ramp deployment for greater accessibility. 

Founders: Santiago Velasquez & Jonathan Dalton 

Marco Polo Portal

A values-based housemate-matching tool tailored for NDIS participants, improving choice and compatibility in shared living. 

Founders: Aaron Cotton & Amy Connelly 

Rampey

A mobile robotic ramp system giving wheelchair users more independence at public transport stops. 

Founder: Jay Davey 

Founder of Rampey Jay Davey during a demo using the robot ramp.

These changemakers are the latest to join the global Remarkable community, a movement accelerating inclusive innovation.

What is the Australia+ Accelerator program? 

Running from 4 August to 4 December, the 16-week accelerator offers: 

  • $100,000 in seed funding 
  • Coaching, masterclasses and mentorship 
  • Connections to a global network of investors, experts, and peers 
  • Real-world testing with people with lived experience 
  • Travel support and in-person events in Sydney 
  • A platform to showcase at the Disability Tech Summit in December 

By graduation, each startup will have refined their product, pitch, and roadmap for scale, and be equipped to deliver lasting impact in health, ageing and accessibility. 

This program is made possible by Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, with vital support from Telstra Foundation, The Penn Foundation, Toyota, The Ian Potter Foundation, and John and Anna Belfer.