Break Out Assistive Technology Competition (BOAT)

Harnessing the creativity of the younger generation.

What it is

The BOAT Competition is a design technology competition pitching assistive technology (AT) end users with Key stage 3/GCSE/A level students and beyond to create a game changing new piece of AT.

The winning designs will go into our university network where students will develop the concept further, refine the designs and build a prototype. This collaborative process could lead to a new and exciting piece of AT entering the market.

What it is

The BOAT Competition is a design technology competition pitching assistive technology (AT) end users with Key stage 3/GCSE/A level students and beyond to create a game changing new piece of AT.

The winning designs will go into our university network where students will develop the concept further, refine the designs and build a prototype. This collaborative process could lead to a new and exciting piece of AT entering the market.

How to get involved

Can your pupils design an assistive product to improve someone’s life in their community forever?

It is simple to register for our pilot and integrate the competition into your PSHE teaching. Once registered you will receive PSHE Guidelines and an information pack.

Register your school for the pilot.

How to get involved

Can your pupils design an assistive product to improve someone’s life in their community forever?

It is simple to register for our pilot and integrate the competition into your PSHE teaching. Once registered you will receive PSHE Guidelines and an information pack.

Register your school for the pilot.

Sign up for the BOAT competition

If you are a teacher or leader interested in motivating your group to create game changing, functional, affordable, comfortable and cool AT, apply below.

Apply to enter the BOAT Competition
Douglas Bader Foundation
RWK Goodman
Troubleshooter
Hobbs Rehabilitation
The OT Practice
Summit Digital
SergTech
Douglas Bader Foundation
RWK Goodman
Troubleshooter
Hobbs Rehabilitation
The OT Practice
Summit Digital
SergTech
Douglas Bader Foundation
RWK Goodman
Troubleshooter
Hobbs Rehabilitation
The OT Practice
Summit Digital
SergTech
Douglas Bader Foundation
RWK Goodman
Troubleshooter
Hobbs Rehabilitation
The OT Practice
Summit Digital
SergTech
Douglas Bader Foundation
RWK Goodman
Troubleshooter
Hobbs Rehabilitation
The OT Practice
Summit Digital
SergTech
Douglas Bader Foundation
RWK Goodman
Troubleshooter
Hobbs Rehabilitation
The OT Practice
Summit Digital
SergTech

Living life to the fullest while trying to make a difference

Alex is a quadruple amputee who is passionate about the design and development of more accessible AT.