One Master of Science in Information Management student and one alum have earned a spot in the , a recognition for young innovators making tangible difference in the world.
Nishit Bhasin (pictured above, at left), ‘24, and Lakshya Garg (at right), a current MSIM student, co-founded during the winter break of 2023 when they were unable to return to their home country of India. While many students take a break from academics during the holidays, Bhasin and Garg spent their time participating in hackathons and product-building sessions.
What started as a way to stay engaged soon turned into something much bigger.
“The beginning of the idea was really nothing, just a simple browser extension,” Bhasin said. “Then we started participating in more hackathons, and we luckily were winning most of them. But despite the success in competitions, we struggled to find a way to monetize it.”
After multiple pivots and iterations — both in the product and business model — IncSkill has now evolved into a comprehensive AI-powered accessibility platform that helps enterprises enhance digital accessibility, automate compliance and build inclusive experiences for employees and customers with disabilities.
“Think of it as Grammarly, but for accessibility,” Bhasin said.
IncSkill also distributes a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), an accessibility certificate required by the U.S. government for products or services used or sold to federally funded entities.
The platform has partnered with major corporations such as Google, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, Bosch and GSMA, as well as national and international government agencies, including UNICEF, the Washington State Government, and the Government of India, to advance accessibility in technology.
"It's always great to partner with new organizations," Garg said. "These collaborations often start through Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, as companies seek to make a meaningful impact and empower their employees and customers with