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CTA Foundation's Eureka Park Accessibility Contest

The CTA Foundation’s Eureka Park Accessibility contest returns to CES 2026. US and Canadian based startups may enter to be one of five winners to receive a complimentary booth at CES 2026 in Eureka Park, the show's flagship startup marketplace, along with a $2,500 prize.

Entries must meet Eureka Park entry criteria and highlight how their technologies enhance the lives of older adults or people with disabilities. Entrants should review the complete contest rules and requirements.

The application period has closed. The winners will be announced here by September 19, 2025.

Five (5) Winners will each receive: 

  • one (1) 8’ x 10’ upgraded booth package in the Eureka Park exhibit area at the CES 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 6-9, 2026; 
  • one (1) $2,500 award; 
  • and other promotional opportunities if available. 

Total maximum ARV of all prizes: $17,500.

The CTA Foundation does a phenomenal job supporting and promoting early-stage companies at CES. CES can be overwhelming; it’s hard to stand out, expensive, and daunting to navigate. Being a Eureka Park Accessibility Contest winner made all the difference. The CTA Foundation is truly supportive, deeply engaged with its winners, and played a meaningful role in making CES a success for us.

Andrew J. Ritter, Chief Executive Officer of Cairns Health

Being winners of the CTA Foundation’s Accessibility Contest and Innovation Challenge was an absolute honor. We were given opportunities and exposure we’d never had before, and we met so many incredible people. It truly moved the needle in achieving HapWare's mission. If you’re going to exhibit at CES, it’s worth putting in the time and effort to prepare and make the most of it. There’s nothing quite like it.

Jack Walters, CEO & Cofounder of HapWare

2026 Winners

  • 360 Direct Access Logo

    360 Direct Access

    360 Direct Access helps organizations deliver barrier-free experiences through Deaf-led accessibility consulting, ensuring communication access for all customers.

  • Cairns Health Logo

    Cairns Health

    Cairns Health created Luna, an AI-powered radar companion that monitors wellbeing and supports independence for older adults and people with chronic conditions.

  • CogniHealth Logo

    CogniCheck

    CogniCheck by CogniHealth turns everyday phone conversations into a powerful tool for tracking and improving brain health through AI-driven analysis.

  • HapWare Logo

    HapWare

    HapWare introduces ALEYE, smart glasses paired with  a haptic wristband that reads nonverbal cues in real time and translates them into intuitive vibrations for blind and low-vision users.

  • NewHaptics Logo

    NewHaptics

    NewHaptics is revolutionizing access to digital information with Codex, a full-page tactile display that renders braille and graphics in stunning detail.

The CTA Foundation's Eureka Park Accessibility Contest was a game-changer for Cogni. As a small startup from Waterloo, Canada, being given a platform at the world's biggest tech stage gave us instant credibility and exposure we couldn't have achieved on our own. From meeting potential partners and investors to connecting with families who could benefit from our technology, CES delivered more value in a few days than months of outreach ever could. We're incredibly grateful to the CTA Foundation for believing in our mission to make brain health monitoring accessible to everyone.

Omar Atwa Founder & CTO of Cogni

Winning the Eureka Park Accessibility Contest and being recognized as a Top 5 Accessibility Innovation marked a major milestone for 360 Direct Access. CES provided an amazing platform to share our latest innovation with the world, and the experience exceeded our expectations. We’re energized by the momentum and already looking ahead to an even bigger return in 2027.

Craig Radford, CEO and President of 360 Direct Access