Autentik AI is a pioneering digital services company with a heartfelt mission to enhance the lives of autistic adults by using AI technology to aid in daily tasks such as filling out forms, running errands and improving their working communication experience. Understanding the unique challenges faced by autistic adults, Autentik AI aims to bridge the gap between necessity and accessibility.
The challenge for Autentik AI
Despite its noble cause and technological expertise, Autentik AI faced the familiar start-up challenge of funding and strategic partnerships to scale its solutions. It also struggled with validating its AI product with potential backers, including local authorities and the broader market.
How the Open London programme supported Autentik AI
To overcome their challenges, the CEO Igor Diev joined the second phase of the Open London Accelerator Programme. His aim was to explore potential funding from local authorities and collaborative opportunities, leveraging the programme’s resources to gain credibility and market insights.
Impact of the Open London Accelerator Programme
By forming strategic partnerships, exploring the market carefully and taking on board guidance from their adviser, Daren Williams, Autentik AI has broken through the early challenges and created a new benchmark in using AI technology to support autistic adults. Their path from tackling the hurdles of developing groundbreaking technologies, to earning well-deserved industry acclaim and hitting key business milestones truly reflects their innovative spirit and deep dedication to making a positive difference in society.
The future for Autentik AI
Since participating in the Open London Accelerator Programme, Igor has engaged with the University of Greenwich and leading scientists from the University of Washington to advance disability rights and delve deeper into AI research. He is also proactively building and negotiating new solutions with potential customers, including large corporations.
Autentik AI has entered the US Autism Support Programme for investment and business showcasing their commitment to global scalability and Igor has also been invited to present at the annual AI Startup Conference, led by Politecnico University of Milano.
Client testimonial
“The extensive support from Newable and the Open London programme has been crucial. It has influenced our approach to establishing evidence and credibility, conducting market and customer research, and articulating clear values and Unique Selling Points. It helped us to get closer to UK and London markets and expand into international markets.”
Igor Diev, CEO