Founder AT4D & Director Innovate NowGlobal Disability Innovation Hub
Bernard Chiira is the director of the Innovate Now project, Africa’s first assistive technology accelerator, and the founder of the Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D). With a career spanning over a decade, Bernard has developed expertise in innovation, entrepreneurship, assistive technology, and venture capital, making a global impact through collaborations across Africa, Europe, the UK, the USA, and beyond. In 2023, he was featured in a Forbes leadership column, heralded as a pioneer in "Disability Tech as a Game Changer for 2023 and Beyond." Bernard was also recognized as one of the 50 Most Fabulous Innovative Leaders by the World Innovation Congress in 2020. Beyond his professional endeavors, he shares his knowledge on various boards and committees, advising on international research collaboration, disability inclusion, and innovation. Bernard's passion and dedication have become a source of inspiration for individuals, startups, organizations, and governments, driving efforts to create a more inclusive world.