Manchester, 7th June 2023 – CEH Technologies Ltd is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious UK’s Inclusive Innovation Award grant to develop further its ground-breaking, live translation app, MyJuno. This R&D grant will also enable CEH Technologies to conduct a comprehensive trial of the translation App involving multiple companies and charities in the UK. These organisations aim at providing independent advice and guidance to assist asylum seekers to move through and understand the asylum process and resettle in the UK. Language barriers can prevent Asylum seekers undertake overcoming remedial tasks such as completing forms at the bank, attending medical appointments, and looking for jobs.
The Inclusive Innovation Award, organised by Innovate UK, seeks to support 50 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have a proven track record of creating positive impact within the target audience. The competition focuses on promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the design and development of innovative products, processes, or services, with the aim of inspiring other businesses to follow suit.
CEH Technologies has consistently championed equality, diversity, and inclusion in its innovative solutions. The company’s previous advancements have successfully addressed various challenges such as language barriers faced by marginalised communities, leveraging technology to bridge communication gaps and enhance access to essential services. By adopting an inclusive approach, CEH Technologies has not only achieved significant societal impact but has also contributed to economic growth.
With the Inclusive Innovation Award, CEH Technologies plans to embark on an ambitious new project to further develop its advanced, proprietary translation system. The system will enable asylum seekers, community workers and advisors to communicate verbally and in writing in more than 50 languages wherever they are in the UK. Asylum seekers will be able to translate texts, documents, voice messages and live conversation whether they are face-to-face or at home with up to 50 people in different locations.
By centring the design and development of the solution on equality, diversity, and inclusion, the company aims to create a positive and lasting impact on society. Furthermore, CEH Technologies intends to serve as a role model for other businesses, inspiring them to adopt inclusive practices and contribute to the betterment of the community. To ensure the success of this project, CEH Technologies will work with a diverse team of developers and more than 100 asylum seekers. By embracing diversity, the company aims to cultivate a rich environment for innovation, fostering the creation of ground-breaking solutions that cater to the needs of all individuals.
“We are thrilled and deeply passionate about this project. The language barrier poses a significant obstacle that prevents individuals from fully experiencing life or pursuing their dreams,” highlights Danny Manu, CEO of CEH Technologies. “For asylum seekers in particular, their arduous and perilous journey does not conclude upon reaching the UK. There are numerous hurdles they must navigate to secure a chance at settling down. Furthermore, they often encounter hatred, isolation, and destitution even after arrival.”
“We firmly believe that our solution will support them throughout this journey and facilitate their seamless integration into society. It is an immense honour to be among the select fifty pioneering companies across the UK chosen for this prestigious Inclusive Innovation Award, and we eagerly anticipate making a tangible difference in the lives of those who are most vulnerable and in need.”
“In addition to the human and social burdens, it is crucial to acknowledge the significant financial strain imposed on government-funded organizations, charities, and businesses as a result of the high costs associated with human translation,” emphasizes Rodolphe Soulard, Marketing Director. “We firmly believe that leveraging Artificial Intelligence can expedite and streamline this process, ultimately leading to a reduction in overall translation expenses across numerous scenarios. By doing so, we can liberate human and financial resources to expand service offerings, cater to a larger population, and effectively address intricate cases.”
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About CEH Technologies Ltd
CEH Technologies is an innovative manufacturer and designer of smart consumer electronics that enrich people’s experience through the power of sound. Under the Mymanu brand, we’ve combined our passion for innovation, music, and technology to develop unique and truly wireless solutions with the finest sound quality that will empower people to celebrate and create new experiences whilst connecting with others. At Mymanu we strive to maintain an exceptionally strong commitment to research to transform yesterday’s fiction into tomorrow’s reality.
For more information about CEH Technologies Ltd and its inclusive innovations, please visit https://mymanu.com/ or at https://blog.mymanu.com/.
About the Inclusive Innovation Award
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £2.5 million for Inclusive Innovation Awards across the UK. The aim of this competition is to support micro, small or medium-sized enterprise (SMEs), who have a track record and demonstrable positive impact for the target audience. This must be in developing innovations centred on equality, diversity and inclusion in their design and development. The proposal must be business focused and demonstrate how your previous innovations have supported equality, diversity and inclusion and must highlight how an award will further develop your work on inclusive innovations.
For more information, please contact:
CEH TECHNOLOGIES LTD
RODOLPHE SOULARD
