DICO TECHNOLOGIES S.R.L.

Losing the ability to speak does not mean losing the ability to communicate. But for millions of people with speech disabilities - the result of stroke, neurodegenerative disease, cerebral palsy, or trauma - finding effective, intuitive, and genuinely accessible communication tools remains a daily challenge. Existing devices are often complex to use, difficult to personalise, and fail to meet the expectations of users who must rely on them for every social interaction. DICO Technologies has developed the DICo 1000, an augmentative and alternative communication device that integrates artificial intelligence to make communication natural and effortless for those who cannot use their voice. The approach is clinically oriented: the product targets healthcare facilities, clinical professionals, and organisations supporting patients with complex communication needs. The AI integration is not a cosmetic feature. It serves to personalise the system to each user's specific needs, anticipate communicative intentions based on usage patterns, reduce the number of interactions required to form a message, and lower the cognitive load required to express oneself. In a condition where every word requires a deliberate action, this kind of optimisation has a direct impact on quality of life. The augmentative and alternative communication device market is niche but carries high social and clinical impact. Across Europe, growing attention to accessibility and the rights of people with disabilities creates a regulatory and cultural context that favours the adoption of innovative solutions. The B2B model oriented toward healthcare facilities and clinical professionals allows reaching patients through the trusted channels they already use, without needing to build a direct relationship with the end consumer. DICO Technologies enters this space with a product that places technology in the service of a fundamental human need: the ability to be understood, to participate in conversation, and to maintain meaningful social relationships regardless of the ability to use one's voice.