This collaboration combines:
- The Autism Innovation Lab’s unique focus on parent-led entrepreneurship, autism startups, and social enterprises.
- The Autism Business Council’s nationwide mission to certify autism-friendly businesses and foster inclusive economic development.
- The Frist Center’s groundbreaking research and neurodiverse talent pipelines.
- Janus Innovation Hub’s expertise in scaling impact-driven ventures and cultivating investment readiness
Our Shared Goal
To create a global ecosystem of autism innovation, where startups, parent entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors can co-design solutions that dramatically improve the lives of autistic individuals and their families. Together, we are bridging gaps between academic research, community needs, and real-world business execution.
We invite other autism-focused incubators, accelerators, startup programs, and academic institutions to join this growing alliance. By pooling resources, expertise, and networks, we can:
- Scale inclusive housing models across states and regions.
- Build sustainable, autism-friendly business ecosystems.
- Accelerate technology, product, and service innovation designed with and for the autism community.
- Create a national investment pipeline that ensures the best ideas don’t die for lack of capital or mentorship.
Why Join Us?
- Access to a national matrix of autism-focused startups, mentors, and investors.
- Opportunity to co-host summits, pitch sessions, and research-to-market collaborations.
- Shared visibility through Autism Onward Magazine, AutismSpa.com Podcasts, and national events.
- A platform to shape the future of autism innovation and economic inclusion.