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TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH
Vienna, ATImpact-drivenPrivate SectorSocial ImpactDigital & IT
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationVienna
About TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH
TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH is an Austrian company based in Vienna, specializing in the development of innovative Braille products, particularly refreshable Braille displays. Operating under the mission "Braille for the World," the organization implements a unique co-creation and distribution concept, primarily through partnerships in Africa, to make its products accessible to a wide audience. The organization is involved in a Eurostars project for tactile graphics development and received Eureka Innowwide funding, underscoring its global presence and commitment to digital inclusion.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Inclusive Education Through Accessible Braille Technology
TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH develops innovative Braille products, enabling blind and visually impaired individuals worldwide, particularly in Africa, to access education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
Reduced Inequalities
Promoting Equality for Visually Impaired Persons Globally
The organization reduces inequalities by making Braille displays more accessible, bridging the digital divide for blind and visually impaired individuals through unique co-creation partnerships, especially in Africa.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Building Innovation and Local Capacity for Braille Technology
The organization advances innovation in Braille technology, for instance with new tactile graphic displays. It also fosters local manufacturing and innovation capacities through co-creation concepts in Africa.
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Q1What is the mission of TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH and what impact does the organization pursue?
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TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH's mission is "Braille for the World." The organization develops innovative Braille products, especially refreshable Braille displays, to make them accessible to the widest possible audience. This is achieved through a unique co-creation and distribution concept, primarily through partnerships in Africa.
Q2Where is TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH headquartered?
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TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH is an Austrian company headquartered in Vienna.
Q3What key projects and collaborations is TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH involved in?
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From November 2025, a 2.5-year Eurostars-funded project will commence with Inventivio GmbH to develop a new product for tactile graphics and Braille. Additionally, the organization has been exploring cooperation with Arizona State University (ASU) since March 2025 and was awarded Eureka Innowwide funding in March 2024 for a co-creation pilot project in Zimbabwe.
Q4How does TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH's co-creation model work?
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The organization employs a unique co-creation and distribution concept, primarily through partnerships in Africa. This involves collaborative product development, as successfully demonstrated in hardware prototype workshops in Kenya, and cooperation with local partners like iZone Hub in Zimbabwe.
Q5Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH primarily contribute to?
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TETRAGON Braille Systems GmbH primarily contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education). Secondarily, the organization supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) through its work.
