Archive · 8 Aug 2025
STRIDE Summit Showcases Disability-Friendly Tech in Kerala
Imagine a big meeting called the STRIDE Innovation Summit where people came together to make new tech for people with disabilities.
Eight schools showed off cool inventions to help people.
The goal is for Kerala to be the first place in India where everyone is included.
This means making things easier for people with disabilities, like the elderly, or people who need extra help.
They're using different groups like the government, community groups, and tech companies.
They are making simple devices that are made from recycled materials using 3D printers.
It helps people with disabilities live more independently and gives people jobs too.
STRIDE Innovation Summit in Kochi honored eight engineering college teams for inclusive tech.
The summit aimed to make Kerala India's first inclusive innovation state.
Government departments, community organizations, and tech partners collaborate on inclusive solutions.
STRIDE promotes a circular economy by encouraging the manufacture of assistive devices.
Kudumbashree will establish Maker Studios with ₹1 crore to co-create solutions.
- Who
- Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), engineering college teams, and various government and community organizations.
- What
- STRIDE Inclusive Innovation Summit to promote disability-friendly technology.
- When
- August 4, 2025
- Where
- Kochi, Kerala, India
- Why
- To enhance the lives of differently-abled individuals and make Kerala a leader in inclusive innovation.
- Summit Name
- STRIDE Inclusive Innovation Summit
- Location
- Kochi, Kerala, India
- Date
- August 4, 2025
- Organizer
- Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC)
- Focus
- Inclusive innovation and technology
- Goal
- Make Kerala India's first inclusive innovation state
- Kudumbashree Funding
- ₹1 crore for Maker Studios