"AT4D and the Judith Neilson Foundation Unveil Africa’s First Assistive Technology Investment Pilot."
“AT4D and the Judith Neilson Foundation Unveil Africa’s First Assistive Technology Investment Pilot.”
Momentous Fund-Establishing the Investment Catalyst for Assistive Technology in Africa.
Africa’s assistive technology market is one of the most urgent and underfinanced innovation frontiers in the world.
Nearly 200 million people across the continent require at least one assistive product, according to the World Health Organization. Yet access remains critically low, and early-stage innovators building life-changing solutions struggle to access patient, flexible capital.
The Momentous Fund Pilot, launched by Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) in partnership with the Judith Neilson Foundation, is Africa’s first early-stage investment pilot dedicated to assistive technology (AT).
We are building more than a fund.
We are building the foundation for an Africa-led AT investment ecosystem.
What Momentous Does
Momentous is designed to back high-potential early-stage African assistive technology ventures through:
Catalytic, patient capital 80-100k USD
Tailored venture-building support
Strategic partnerships & ecosystem access
Technical assistance and expert mentorship
Our focus areas include:
Phase One: Pilot Cohort
Phase One of the Momentous Fund is a closed, curated pilot supporting up to five ventures. This phase allows us to rigorously test our investment approach, refine support structures, and generate the evidence needed to scale.
The Momentous Collective
Join the Next Wave of Africa’s AT Innovators
While Phase One is underway, we are preparing for Phase Two — and building a continent-wide pipeline of innovators, partners, and aligned investors.
If you are:
- An African assistive technology startup
- An impact investor or philanthropic funder
- A corporate partner exploring inclusive innovation
- A technical expert or ecosystem enabler
We invite you to join The Momentous Collective — our growing network shaping the future of AT financing in Africa.
By signing up, you will:
- Receive early access to Phase Two funding announcements
- Be invited to exclusive information sessions
- Join our innovation and investor database
- Connect with a growing AT ecosystem across the continent
Why This Matters
Assistive technology is not charity, It is infrastructure for participation, productivity, and economic inclusion for persons with disabilities.
Investing in AT unlocks education, employment, entrepreneurship, and independence for millions of people — while opening high-growth, underserved markets. Momentous exists to prove that disability innovation in Africa is investable, scalable, and essential.
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