July 2, 2025

Remarkable update: big wins, bold ideas, and Sydney’s first Disability Tech Summit

It’s been a huge few months for Remarkable - the disability tech accelerator made possible by Cerebral Palsy Alliance - and there’s plenty more on the horizon.

From groundbreaking collaborations to global recognition, Remarkable continues to push boundaries and back bold innovators creating technology that drives inclusion, independence and opportunity for people with disability.

Disability Tech Summit heads to Sydney in November

Previously held in USA, for the first time ever, the Remarkable Disability Tech Summit is coming to Sydney Town Hall, 10–11 November 2025.

Day 1 – Leaders Forum: An invite-only gathering of thought leaders in tech, policy, investment and disability inclusion.
Day 2 – Disability Tech Summit: A public event filled with big ideas, brilliant speakers, and live innovation showcases.

Tickets will be available soon—stay tuned for the official launch! Read more.

Accelerating Change with Toyota

In June, Remarkable wrapped up its third Toyota Tech Immersion, connecting emerging mobility innovators with Toyota engineers over two action-packed days in Melbourne. The immersion fast-tracked exciting hardware ideas – bringing bold, inclusive tech closer to real-world impact.

EOIs are now open for the next Tech Immersion, happening 13–14 November 2025. If you’re working on the future of mobility, this could be your moment. Flights, accommodation and meals are covered.

Submit your expression of interest by 30 July 2025. More info here.

Backing Remarkable Scaleups: Sociability and Umps

Two standout startups in our Scaler initiative are making headlines:

Sociability, which maps accessible venues for people with disability, has just raised $3.5 million in funding. Backers include Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and the UK Growth Impact Fund.
Umps, a smart tech company creating personal alarms and home sensors, is helping older adults and people with disability live more independently—with Remarkable proudly behind them.

Read more about our successful startups here.

Images from left to right: Matt Pierri from Sociability and Adam Jahnke from Umps

Global Recognition for Remarkable Startups

Remarkable’s impact is being noticed in, and far beyond, Australia:

AbilityMade, Accelerator 2016
AbilityMade is hiring a Sydney-based Orthotist to help deliver tech-enabled orthotic care for kids with disability.
Nikhil Bora – Signhow, Launcher 2022
Nikhil was runner-up for the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Australian Disability Network Awards—congrats Nikhil!
Possibility Neurotechnologies, Accelerator 2023
Possibility Neurotechnologies spotlighted by the Ontario Brain Institute during National AccessAbility Week for their inclusive tech.
Cephable, Accelerator 2023 & We Hear You, Accelerator 2024
Cephable and We Hear You were named to Forbes’ Accessibility 100 List for their work making accessibility the standard.

New on Remarkable Insights

In our latest Remarkable Insights podcast, we sit down with Anna Wright from BindiMaps to explore how inclusive tech can create real independence. Her story is a reminder of what’s possible when lived experience meets innovation.

Listen now.

A word from our founder

We’re incredibly proud of what the Remarkable community has achieved so far—and we’re only getting started. From breakthrough tech to inclusive partnerships, every step moves us closer to a future where inclusion is built in, not bolted on.

Pete HorsleyFounder, Remarkable