Happy Monday, we hope you had a great Juneteenth weekend!
One of this weekβs opportunities is built for founders making the world more accessible.
The ATS Accelerator 2026 is a free, virtual accelerator for startups creating products and services that improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Selected startups receive $50K+ in unrestricted grants, mentorship, access to disability tech leaders, corporate partners, and the chance to showcase at the Disability Tech Summit in Toronto.
This is a strong fit if youβre building assistive hardware, accessible software, inclusive service-based innovation, or another disability-focused solution.
Note: Both for-profit and nonprofit startups can apply, but youβll need an MVP and proof that people with disabilities have been part of your design and development process.
So before you apply, ask yourself:
βππΎ Is my startup solving a real accessibility challenge?
ππΎ Have people with disabilities helped shape the solution?
ππΎ Do we have an MVP or something tangible to show?
ππΎ Could grants, mentorship, and industry access help us scale?
If yes, this one is worth a closer look.
Applications close June 28, 2026.