Gideon Grinstein

Founder and President

TOM (Tikkun Olam Makers)

United States

2 profile visitsSpeaker

My organisation

At TOM (Tikkun Olam Makers), we are a global community dedicated to creating innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for individuals living with disabilities. We bring together diverse teams of makers, designers, engineers, and compassionate volunteers to develop affordable and accessible assistive solutions. By collaborating on projects that address real-world challenges, we empower people to enhance their independence and dignity. Join us as we work together to make the world a better place, one innovation at a time.
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About me

Gidi Grinstein is the founder and president of TOM (Tikkun Olam Makers), which is an international humanitarian venture dedicated to creating and disseminating radically affordable and accessible solutions for vulnerable populations, including people who are living with disabilities. To date, TOM has ~1,000 products in different phases of development and has operated in 35 countries. TOM originated in Israel, and is now led from the U.S., with innovation centers in Tel-Aviv and New York City.

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Areas of Activity

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

3D PrintingCommunity and Knowledge PlatformDigital LibraryInternet of Things

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Accessibility

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Speaker sessions (2)

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

15:30 - 16:30

Zero Project Scaling Solutions: Fellow Presentation (1/2)

Format:In-personLocation:M1
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Assistive technologies
  • ICT innovations
  • English captions | International Sign

Discover disability inclusion innovations ready to be scaled across borders in two distinct Zero Project Scaling Solutions Sessions – Session 1/2.

Thursday, 6 March 2025

10:00 - 11:00

Funding and accelerating assistive technologies

Format:In-personLocation:M2Track:Zero Project Awardees
  • Assistive technologies
  • English captions | International Sign

Funding and scaling assistive technologies remain a challenge in an investment landscape that does not fully recognize and understand the inherent business case.