Sensory Bridges at SXSW in Austin, TX: Advancing Innovation with I-Corps
Sensory Bridges LLC is proud to be selected for the prestigious NSF I-Corps program, giving us the opportunity to refine and validate our innovation, the Brooks Band, through real-world customer discovery.
As part of this journey, we are heading to SXSW 2025 with Vanderbilt University, where we will engage with industry leaders, educators, therapists, and innovators to further develop our product and its market fit. I-Corps is a National Science Foundation program led by a hub of universities that helps researchers explore the commercial potential of their innovations through customer discovery and entrepreneurial training. This milestone not only solidifies our commitment to creating impactful assistive technology but also reinforces the legitimacy and potential of the Brooks Band as a groundbreaking solution in the neurodivergent and accessibility space.
Chattanooga Pulse: ChaTech Announces Finalists For 6th Annual TechX Awards
Local leaders who have made exceptional achievements in technology will be recognized at the upcoming 6th Annual Technology Excellence (TechX) Awards, presented by the Chattanooga Technology Council
Scenic Roots: The Brooks Band
“We wasted no time getting started. I’ve been thrown into the deep end of entrepreneurship and am learning more and more every day,” Cales said. Currently, Brooks Band is in the prototype phase.
October 15th, 2025 | An Update from the Founder of Sensory Bridges
Ten months ago, I was watching a child I love struggle with social cues, especially around voice volume, which became isolating for him and heartbreaking for me. I wasn’t an engineer or a...