Whispp develops AI technology and a calling app that converts whispered speech and vocal cord impaired speech into a clear and natural voice of the user's choice, without delay.

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Whispp’s language independent AI technology and calling app converts whispered speech and vocal cord impaired speech into a clear and natural voice of your choice, without any delay. By providing recordings, your Whispp voice will even sound like your own healthy voice!

With the Whispp app you can reach anyone you want on their mobile or fixed number. The other person does not have to download the app. You can ask family and friends to do so. Whispp is free for them and they can always call and video call you on your Whispp app.

We are happy to announce that Fast Company has awarded Whispp the Innovation by Design Award 2024 for Accessibility! This recognition is for our dedicated efforts in revolutionizing assistive voice technology, which improves communication for individuals with voice disorders and severe stuttering.

"Dutch AI startup Whispp has quietly positioned itself as the leader in real-time assistive voice technology with an app that converts whispers into voiced speech for phone calls." writes Margaret Andersen.

These Fast Company awards honor companies and projects that showcase outstanding design and innovation. Receiving this award from a renowned publication known for its focus on progressive business practices and innovation is a huge achievement for us. 

It inspires us to keep innovating and expanding our reach with AI-driven technology, transforming whispered speech into a clear, natural voice in real-time. We are excited to continue developing our technology and exploring new ways to support our users. 

We would also like to congratulate the other finalists & honorable mentions for their unique accessibility designs:

Access Controller by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Adaptive Intimates by Even Adaptive, Find My Things by Microsoft, Monarch by American Printing House for the Blind, Neural Sleeve by CIONIC
Accessible QR Codes by Zappar, Device for Wheelchair Ball Kids by TBWA\Worldwide\Eleven \Mastercard, Intel One Mono by Intel Corporation, VML, and Frere-Jones Type, Loona by Boom Home Medical, and Marvin Connected Home by Marvin

Your remarkable innovations inspire us, and we are building a more accessible and inclusive future for everyone. It is an honor to be recognized alongside such impactful projects, and we look forward to continuing this journey of making the world a better place through design and technology!

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#accessibility #voice #technology #ai #design #innovation

Less than a year until the European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into full effect. The clock is ticking, and if you're a business operating in the EU or delivering products or services to the EU market, it's time to make accessibility a top priority!

The EAA is groundbreaking legislation by the European Parliament that makes products and services accessible to all EU citizens, including those with disabilities. This includes websites, mobile apps, physical devices, e-commerce platforms, and more. The goal is to ensure that everyone can participate fully in society and the economy regardless of their abilities.

While many businesses are familiar with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) by W3C, the EAA extends far beyond these. It covers a wide range of areas, including: consumer electronics and appliances, banking services, telecommunications and transportation services.

It's a comprehensive approach that requires businesses to look at their products and services from every angle.

At Whispp, we aim to enhance communication for individuals with voice disabilities by converting whispered speech into clear, audible speech. Our app directly supports the EAA's goals by making verbal communication more accessible for those with speech impairments. This is a vital aspect of accessibility that aligns with the EAA's aim to ensure equal access to products and services for all individuals.

#EAA #accessibility #inclusivedesign #digitalinclusion #whispp #innovation #techforgood

We are so proud to now be part of the powerful AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP ecosystem! Looking forward to collaborate to make this a more inclusive world for people with a voice disability and people who stutter severely.

Yesterday, we had the honour of attending the tenth presentation of the Gerard & Anton Awards, marking the milestone of the 100th winner. With over 300 visitors, the event was a grand celebration of innovation and promise in the Brainport Eindhoven region.

As our wonderful hosts, Beatrix Bos and Bert-Jan Woertman, perfectly stated: “We have rightly had a lot of attention in recent months on the content and consequences of Project Beethoven. But now it is time to let the allegro of the startup community follow that composer’s andante!”

During the sold-out event at the High Tech Campus, we were recognized as one of the ten most promising startups for our contributions and potential.
The selection process was rigorous, and the long list of over seventy candidates highlighted the exceptional quality of all contenders. As jury chairman Stijn Steenbakkers mentioned, “Certainly half of them could have been on stage in the same way.”

Congratulations to the other winning candidates!

VitalFluid B.V.
UPyTher
Sirius Medical
TracXon
Senergetics
Veridis
SandGrain B.V.
Dembrane
SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions
Starnus

And many thanks to our lead inverstor LUMO Labs!
Andy Lurling Henk de Jong Thomas Hannes Pim Hollestelle

#Innovation #Startups #Awards #GerardAntonAwards2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers tremendous opportunities for our country. It can assist in healthcare and education, predict weather, automate work processes, and support our fight against climate change. But what promising AI innovations are emerging in the Netherlands? Discover this in the new video series AI in Real Life.

We are excited to see that our AI technology, which gives people their voices back, was highlighted as a prime example of how artificial intelligence can profoundly impact real lives. Whether due to illness, trauma, or age, those who rely on whispering can now speak freely again, thanks to our innovative solution.

This recognition comes at a perfect time, with AI gaining increased attention and support for its potential to do good. The recent discussions around AI Regulation and endorsements from leading figures underscore the importance of ethical AI development.

We are proud to be part of this initiative and deeply grateful to the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Netherlands for their generous spotlight on our work.

#AI #AIforgood #voice #technology

Graduation from AgeTech Collaborative™!
We are overjoyed to announce that Whispp has graduated from the prestigious AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP's accelerator program. This milestone signifies that we are among a select group of startups recognized for our innovative communication solutions for older adults and those with voice impairments.

Being a part of the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP Portfolio showcases that our technology is a significant advancement in the field, underscoring our impact as we accelerate our entry into the US market.

Many thanks to the wonderful AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP team, and congratulations to all the other participants in this cohort!

Ageless Innovation, LLC, Attune Media Labs, PBC, Jelly Drops, MapHabit, NeuroRPM Inc., ONSCREEN, Inc., Pluto Health, Soliddd Corp., Starling (YC W22), Storii, and WellSaid.ai!

#technology #ai #voice #impact #innovation

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