OPPO launched a Demo Event last Tuesday (July 5th), where it identified innovative solutions for accessibility and digital health
OPPO announced its winners of the Startups Demo Event dealing with accessibility and digital health solutions, held on Tuesday by the OPPO Research Institute in Tel-Aviv
Last Tuesday (July 5th), as part of its innovation accelerator, OPPO held a regional demo event, where 10 European and Israeli startups specializing in accessibility and digital health, showcased what they have developed for finding solutions in those fields, based on technology • SocialMind, SignNow, RightHear and 6Degrees LTD that won the event, will be invited to the global competition that will be held in August in China, where their owners may entitle to a cash prize as well as further opportunities for investments, research and commercial partnerships and more
SocialMind, SignNow, RightHear and 6Degrees LTD, are the winners of the Israel Demo Day roadshow for the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator - held on Tuesday (July 5th) in Avigdor Complex in Tel Aviv. OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, invited European and Israeli technology professionals and entrepreneurs to participate in the global event that it initiated – the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator. Tuesday's competition was part of a conference on accessibility and technology. Tech entrepreneurs and professionals, as well as leading social activists engaged in this field in Israel, were in attendance including:
- Timothy Weadon - Director of Hardware Engineering for Health, OPPO
- Or Retzkin – Co-Founder & CEO at EyeControl
- Vanessa Kacherginsky - Chief Executive Officer at The Israeli Forum for Impact Economy
- Yuval Wagner - President & Founder at Access Israel Org
The conference was moderated by Omer Yardeni, a Channel 13 news anchor and its technology correspondent.
The rapid development of technology has resulted in certain disadvantaged groups being left behind by society. OPPO initiated the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator in May this year to explore solutions to some of the most urgent issues facing the world today that could help those most marginalized by current technology. This program draws on OPPO’s brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead” to bring together technology and innovation professionals under the shared belief that Inspiration Matters. The 10 proposals that passed the initial screening stage were invited to Tel Aviv for the regional pitching event. The proposals focused on one of the two entry categories: digital health or accessible technology. The companies that submitted proposals were assessed based on the degree to which they meet the following metrics: Feasibility, Innovation and Originality, Social Value, Long-term Potential
The companies that competed in Tuesday's event were:
Arrows - The company developed an AI SaaS that can be integrated into smart wearable devices and functions as the next-generation virtual personal assistant for people with autism.
SignNow - The company developed an app that provides on-demand sign language translation for deaf persons, interpreters, and hearing persons.
Facense - The company develops smart glasses with head-mounted sensors for continuous signal measurement, which can be used in diverse health and wellness applications.
docdok Health - The company provides CE-certified software in the form of a medical device app that delivers data-driven personalized healthcare.
RightHear - The company developed a public space navigation solution for the visually impaired that provides them with a real-time audio description delivered on the app.
EyeLight - The company developed a 3D revolutionary device, designed to provide high-resolution sensory information to the visually impaired through auditory and tactile stimuli.
iFocusHealth - The company designs an at-home system that measures ADHD treatment efficacy using eye-tracking technology and proprietary AI algorithms.
Selfit - The company developed a unique human-machine interaction based on a therapist robot, for use by people with common age-related disorders.
SocialMind - The company develops AI & evidence-based interventions for parents of kids with autism.
6Degrees LTD - The company developed a user-centric adaptive controller that uses AI to learn and translate individual motion into commands.
The winners of the event: SocialMind, SignNow, RightHear and 6Degrees LTD have been invited to the global pitching event, which will take place virtually in Shenzhen, China in August 2022. The winners of the finals will be awarded with a cash prize amounting to about $50,000, and will have opportunities to receive support and mentoring from OPPO's research and development team, to participate in and present their products at international technology conferences, to be offered partnership and funding, and to commercialize their idea and solution and integrate them into OPPO's different products.
Timothy Weadon, Director of OPPO’s Hardware Engineering for Health, shared his thoughts: “The emergence of new technology has a significant impact on digital health. The very objective of digitalization in this space is to uncover uncharted territory and bridge the gap between science and engineering. Through the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator, OPPO expects to usher in a new world of medical science applications with the concept of ‘Virtuous Innovation’, enabling people live healthier and happier lives while continuing to contribute to research and development.”
Tomer Levi, CEO and Founder SignNow: "We are so happy to be part of the winners at OPPO competition. We are proud to serve 90 million deaf people around the world, and look forward to branch out to millions more – with this co-operation."
Miri Berger, CEO 6Degrees LTD: "I’m grateful for the opportunity to take part in an event like this, that promotes awareness and technological solutions for groups who need them especially. It’s fun to look at so much doing and to be inspired by other companies that do good. We are looking forward to growing together."
About the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator:
The OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs that inspiration matters to bring innovative solutions to life and create a better future together, based on the brand value proposition of "Inspiration Ahead". The program aims to encourage all technology innovators to solve some of the most pressing issues facing humanity even amid times of uncertainty.
OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO provides its users with the ColorOS operating system and internet services like OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 60 countries and regions with more than 40,000 of OPPO's employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.
