FCAI Launches NeuroTech Frontiers Incubation Program in Partnership with JANUS Innovation Hub

Posted by Jessica Stasik on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in assistive technologies, Business and Management, FCAI News, Inventors and Entrepreneurs, Partner News, research and development, Self-Advocates and Civil Stakeholders.

We at FCAI are proud to announce the launch of the Neurotech Frontiers Incubation Program, a groundbreaking initiative developed in partnership with JANUS Innovation Hub. This six-month hybrid program will support early-stage startups building technology solutions that enhance the lives of autistic and neurodivergent individuals, their families, and the professionals who support them.

The program represents a natural extension of our center’s mission to maximize neurodiverse talent and create innovative solutions from a strengths-based perspective. By supporting entrepreneurs who are developing technologies in areas such as education, mental health, daily living, and clinical care, this new program aims to accelerate the development of tools that strengthen inclusion, independence, and quality of life for neurodiverse communities.

The program will provide selected startups with:

• Mentorship from experts in neurodiversity, technology development, and business strategy
• Access to the Frist Center’s network of researchers, clinicians, and self-advocates
• Opportunities to test and refine products with input from the neurodivergent community
• Connections to potential investors and partners in the neurodiversity space
• Resources to help navigate the unique challenges of developing technology for diverse neurological profiles

Applications for the inaugural cohort are now open. Startups interested in joining the program can learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/dWtqqvEv.

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