ATS Labs - September 2024 Edition

Hey everyone,

We hope you've had a wonderful summer! While the warm days and vacations may be behind us, September is a time to transition back to work with fresh energy and a renewed focus. It's also a special time for us at ATS Labs, and with it comes a whirlwind of opportunities, events, and exciting updates.

Let’s dive into what we've been up to recently and what's coming next.

ATS Labs 2024 kicks off ??

Last week’s opening session marked the official start of ATS Labs 2024. We are thrilled to welcome 14 incredible startups from 4 countries into this year's program and can’t wait to see what’s ahead for this talented group!

Upcoming CBC/Radio-Canada Webinar

Join us on September 25th from 12-1pm EST for a free virtual webinar on Enhancing Accessibility with CBC/Radio-Canada’s Procurement Program featuring guest speakers, ANNICK CHAMPOUX , Boris Tia , and Ash McAskill, PhD . This session is designed for disability-led and disability-focused businesses. Learn how to become a supplier, register your business, and explore CBC/Radio-Canada’s accessibility priorities. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights into working with a federally-regulated corporation. Register now >

ATS Community Wins

• Deaf AI and Access to Success were both shortlisted for a Zero Project Award 2025.
• Lianna Genovese ( ImaginAble Solutions ) will be receiving the Respect Award at the 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards in November, representing Canada as one of the six young international humanitarians.
• Juan Olarte ( Digita11y Accessible ) launched the Access Innovators Network Newsletter for empowering insights at the intersection of AI and accessibility.
• Dateability , the world's first dating app for people with disabilities, celebrated the launch of Dateability+ with even more awesome features.

Resources and Opportunities

• Consumer Technology Association Foundation Health Innovation Challenge: Open to startups or mid-sized companies in the digital health tech space. The challenge will conclude at CES 2025 in Las Vegas with a Grand Prize of $25,000 and a Runner-Up Prize of $15,000. Apply by November 1 >

Up Next

Varun will be a panelist at The Journey of Building A11Yn: Leveraging AI and Strategic Partnerships for Accessibility hosted by the Access Innovators Network (Digita11y Accessible). This session will showcase the journey of building A11Yn, a new digital accessibility solution powered by Azure OpenAI. The event takes place on September 26th from 6-8 PM at BDC Square Toronto. Register now >

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