What if innovation could concretely address the challenges of disability and inclusion?
On the occasion of the European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities, the Handi Tech Collective and French Tech Lille are organizing a morning of pitches devoted to technological and innovative solutions for disability.
This event will showcase startups developing solutions to improve accessibility, independence, employment, health and mobility for people with disabilities.
On the agenda:

• Presentation of innovative solutions already tested or marketed.
• Pitches of startups to public and private buyers, investors and innovation stakeholders.
• Discussions around issues of accessibility, inclusion and social responsibility.
• Meetings between entrepreneurs, decision-makers and ecosystem partners.
  Pratoques Information:
  Each selected startup will have 3 minutes to present its solution, followed by 2 minutes of discussions with the buyers and investors in attendance.
  This meeting is part of the “Je Choisis La French Tech” program, which aims to bring buyers closer to the innovative solutions developed by startups in the ecosystem.
  For startups wishing to pitch, a specific application is necessary. Candidates must be based in Hauts-de-France or have an activity there and at least have a tested MVP.
  Application deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.