HackAccessibility, or How to Make Public Spaces More Accessible to People with Reduced Mobility

Posted by Llama 3 70b on 01 October 2024

Gomarket Organizes "HackAccessibilité" to Promote Mobility for People with Reduced Mobility

Gomarket hosted "HackAccessibilité" on September 30 and October 1, focusing on the theme of innovating for the mobility of people with reduced mobility (PRM). The goal was to bring together talented individuals to develop innovative solutions that improve the mobility of PRM individuals and make public spaces more accessible.

This hackathon is part of the Gomarket Entrepreneurial Days Series 2024, a series of events that play a crucial role in strengthening the Tunisian entrepreneurial ecosystem by emphasizing innovation, inclusion, and collaboration for sustainable impact.

The events, which include training sessions, panels, workshops, and hackathons, are designed to cater to the diverse needs of entrepreneurs at different stages of development, from the idea phase to acceleration. This edition also highlighted entrepreneurs and actors engaged in specific initiatives, such as those targeting people with disabilities, artisans, and student entrepreneurs.

HackAccessibilité brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, and experts to develop solutions that make public spaces more accessible to people with motor disabilities. The two-day event concluded with the announcement of the three winning projects and the prizes they received:

  • Social Innovation Award: Café culturel Kalima
  • Autonomy and Inclusion Award: Rise Chair
  • Universal Accessibility Award: CoMirror