Catalyzing Innovation for People With Autism
Our intention is to impact the lives of people with autism by supporting innovative technologies and surfacing the unmet needs of the community.
We are an engine for innovation—a global community of dedicated families, entrepreneurs, funders, and experts collaborating to solve the greatest challenges for people with autism.
Multiple is a non-profit innovation platform (501c3) for the autism community. Our mission is to transform the lives of people with autism at scale.
2023 Stakeholder Report
At Multiple, we take immense pride in the remarkable accomplishments of our vibrant community. The startups within our network are making a profound impact, and our community is driven by unwavering support and a shared passion for creating meaningful change. We’ve summarized our impact in our 2023 Stakeholder Report. Please read it HERE.
Tackling Autism’s Greatest Challenges Together
Transformative technologies can help people with autism live great lives, but many innovators are still searching for the resources they need to scale their solutions from idea to impact.
Our strategic initiatives are designed to support autism innovation by connecting the community to tackle autism’s greatest challenges together.
Innovation Hub for the Autism Community
With the world’s most comprehensive database of autism experts, funders, and community members, we connect innovators with the resources, funding, and contacts that they need to turn their ideas into successful ventures that target the needs of people with autism.
Catalyst Programs for Founders
We’re building a wide range of high-quality innovation programs in partnership with leading private and non-profit organizations that are working to support people with autism.
Who We Serve
We convene and connect entrepreneurs, investors, and community members across the globe in pursuit of the most promising innovation for autism.
Community
Our organization is shaped and supported by a community of people with autism, parents, siblings, philanthropists, educators, care providers, and policymakers focused on changing the trajectory of autism.
Autism Tech Innovators
From emerging ventures to established enterprises, we work with a variety of brilliant teams who are using cutting-edge technology to create new possibilities for people with autism.
Funders
We share our comprehensive collection of resources with a fast-growing suite of impact funds, venture firms, foundations, and family offices who are investing in the autism community.
Positive People,
Positive Perspectives
“The Disability Opportunity Fund is proud to be a founding supporter of Multiple. We recognized Dan’s acuity for discovering early-stage companies in the Autism/IDD investment space and in fact, he has introduced DOF to some initial portfolio companies.”
Charles D. Hammerman, President and CEO, Disability Opportunity Fund
“By becoming a convener for the best and brightest minds, Multiple has become an important catalyst in developing new and meaningful resources for individuals and their families."
Stuart Savitz, Board Member Autism Speaks
“As a partner, Multiple has been invaluable for their ability to convene and connect the for-profit and not-for-profit ecosystems. The foundation leveraged Multiple's one-of-a-kind databases... for the foundation's first Intellectual Disability Showcase.”
Christopher K. McKelvy, Vice-chair of the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation
Our Partners
Our Initiatives
Our initiatives, built by and for autism innovators, are calibrated to assemble talent, attract capital, and turn high-potential ideas into successful ventures.