SubsidieMeesters.lumen - Empowering the blind
Lumen aims to enhance mobility for the visually impaired with an affordable device that navigates environments using sound and sensory feedback, seeking EUR 5.5M for final product development and market entry.
Projectdetails
Introduction
There are over 40 million blind and over 238 million visually impaired people in the world struggling with everyday mobility, who can't be employed or educated because of it. While technology has advanced and solutions have appeared for multiple challenges that they face, the area of mobility has not seen much change.
Current Solutions
Most of the technological solutions available are:
- Expensive
- Ineffective for navigation
- Only functional for individuals with some eyesight
Lumen's Solution
Lumen has tackled these problems and created a solution that has a system able to understand the world like a vision-capable individual. The device:
- Understands the environment
- Computes navigation paths for the users
- Transmits information through sound and impulses on the forehead
Moreover, it is affordable and easy to use.
Progress and Funding Request
Lumen has already made incredible progress with its patents, research, and product iterations. Now, the team is applying for the EIC Accelerator to finalize the product, pilot it, and enter the market. Thus, they request EUR 5.5 million of funding.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 2.165.828 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 3.094.041 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-11-2022 |
| Einddatum | 31-10-2024 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2022 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- DOTLUMEN SRLpenvoerder
Land(en)
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