Author: lauramarciano

Innovation with a Purpose

Technology is often celebrated for its speed, efficiency, and ability to connect people. But true innovation goes beyond functionality — it empowers individuals, breaks barriers, and creates opportunities for independence. This is the essence of inclusive innovation: designing solutions that serve not only the mainstream, but also those whose needs are often overlooked.

What Is Inclusive Innovation?

Inclusive innovation means developing products and technologies that are accessible, intuitive, and empowering for everyone, including people with disabilities, seniors, or those facing daily challenges in autonomy. Instead of expecting users to adapt to technology, inclusive design adapts technology to the users’ reality.

ELISpoon: A Small Tool with a Big Impact

A clear example is the ELISpoon, a stabilizing spoon designed for people with limited hand movement. At first glance, it may look like a simple utensil — but its impact goes far beyond mealtime.

With its unique self-stabilizing mechanism, ELISpoon allows users to:

• Eat independently without constant assistance
• Regain dignity in social settings such as family meals or restaurants
• Reduce frustration and stress caused by tremors during daily activities

For many users, this is not just about eating — it’s about freedom, confidence, and quality of life.

Why Inclusive Innovation Matters

The ELISpoon is just one example, but it illustrates a larger truth: when innovation is inclusive, everyone benefits.

• It empowers individuals who might otherwise feel excluded.
• It raises awareness in society about different abilities.
• It inspires other innovators to think human-first, not technology-first.

Moreover, inclusive innovation is not only socially valuable — it’s also a driver of progress and creativity. Designing for diverse needs often leads to solutions that are smarter, more robust, and more widely useful.

The Future of Inclusive Technology

At Eli Innovation, we believe the future of technology is inclusive by default. From AI-based assistive tools to ergonomic everyday devices, every innovation should answer a simple question: “How does this improve people’s lives?”

Inclusive innovation doesn’t just change the lives of those directly impacted — it transforms communities, families, and the way we see human potential.

Every child deserves the chance to explore the world on their own terms. Walking, stumbling, and toddling are not just movements — they are milestones of independence, discovery, and joy.

At Eli Innovation, we believe in empowering even the youngest explorers. That’s why we design solutions that help toddlers move FREELI — with confidence, safety, and freedom.

Because mobility is not just about getting from one place to another. It’s about growing, learning, and becoming.

Let’s make sure every toddler has the right to toddle FREELI.

➡️ Join the families who trust Eli-Innovation to make the impossible possible.

Mobility is not just about movement — it’s about freedom, discovery, and connection. For many children and families, adapted strollers and wheelchairs open doors to experiences that might otherwise feel out of reach.

Instead of focusing on limitations, these tools create possibilities:
🌍 Exploring the outdoors together
🎉 Joining family activities without barriers
💡 Building confidence and independence every day

At Eli Innovation, we believe that every child deserves to live adventures, not restrictions. Adapted mobility solutions are not just medical devices — they are gateways to freedom, joy, and dignity.

Because true innovation is inclusive. And inclusion means making sure that everyone, no matter their abilities, can fully participate in life’s adventures.

➡️ Find out how we can help you open new paths.

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Every child is unique.
When supporting a child with cerebral palsy, mobility becomes both a daily challenge and an incredible source of discovery and connection.

At Eli-Innovation, we believe that mobility is a key to autonomy and personal growth.
Thanks to tailored solutions like specialized strollers / mini wheelchair (FREELI, Kimba, Hoggi, Ottobock…), every walk, every outing becomes more accessible and filled with joy.

Our mission is simple: to offer children and their families practical, comfortable, and adaptable solutions, truly designed around their needs.

Because a child’s smile during a walk is priceless.

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Soutenir la mobilité des enfants atteints de paralysie cérébrale : des solutions humaines

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Chaque enfant est unique.
Lorsqu’on accompagne un enfant atteint de paralysie cérébrale, la mobilité devient à la fois un défi quotidien et une source incroyable de découvertes et de liens.

Chez Eli-Innovation, nous croyons que la mobilité est une clé pour l’autonomie et l’épanouissement.
Grâce à des solutions adaptées comme les petits fauteuils spécialisés (FEEELI, Kimba, Hoggi, Ottobock…), chaque balade, chaque sortie devient plus simple et plus joyeuse.

Notre mission est simple : offrir aux enfants et à leurs familles des solutions pratiques, confortables et évolutives, conçues pour répondre à leurs vrais besoins.

Parce qu’un sourire d’enfant lors d’une promenade n’a pas de prix.

➡️ Découvrez nos projets

Included to the box, a specific ring that can be added to the handle of the ELISpoon. The user can add any kind of strap or grip assist through the ring to give the ability to hold the spoon with ease.