A South Australian startup is on a nation-wide mission to transform access to allied health services like occupational therapy using artificial intelligence (AI).
The startup, Ardant, uses AI and automation to support clients in aged care or on the NDIS to connect with verified allied health professionals.
Ardant founder and director, occupational therapist Margeaux Bartholomew-Carle, says the technology has two benefits: reducing barriers for vulnerable clients seeking specific allied health services, and enabling therapists to focus on providing care instead of administrative workload.
“As a practicing occupational therapist, I’m excited about the genuine impact and empowerment Ardant can deliver for therapists and our clients,” Bartholomew-Carle said.
Ardant is one of six startups to complete this year’s Venture Catalyst acceleration program at the University of South Australia’s Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC). The six-month program bolsters startups with funding, industry mentorship and incubation to help them become investment ready and achieve sustainable growth.
aThe six-month Venture Catalyst accelerator program runs annually between May and November. Applications for the 2025 program open on Monday, 6 January 2025 and close on Monday, 17 March. Find out more about the program at icc.unisa.edu.au