Cogs AI

Company Overview

Cogs is an autistic-led technology company creating digital tools for the neurodivergent community. Our mission is to reduce the inequalities faced by neurodivergent people in their day-to-day lives, starting with mental health.

Cog's Impact on Society

Cogs is on a mission to eliminate the educational attainment gap for neurodiverse learners. The effects of this are well-documented and make for shocking reading. In the UK, only 18% of neurodiverse children achieve Grade 5 (equivalent to Grade C) or above in GCSE Maths and English, compared to 58% of neurotypical children – an attainment gap of 40 percentage points. In the US, meanwhile, neurodiverse children may be up to 3 years behind in their learning compared to neurotypical children. Cogs exists to reduce this disparity.

50% of their team is neurodivergent. They know that the best solutions come from neurodivergent people themselves and they’ll always be grounded in the voices of the community.

Cog's Core Mission and Values

They envision a world where neurodiversity is embraced and celebrated. Where neurodivergent people have the tools they need to solve problems and advocate for themselves.

Current Investors

Partnered with the University of Cambridge and the LSE, invested in by Bethnal Green Ventures, Innovate UK and others.

Use of Funds Raised

“There is a widening gap in provision for those children who have additional needs but aren’t being put forward for full SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support, and those children who are spending months, if not years, on waiting lists”, said Zareen Ali, co-founder, and CEO of Cogs AI. “We are confident that the funds we are putting towards this new technology will transform the way those additional support needs are identified and provide parents and schools with the information they need to support their children’s academic development and wellbeing.”

How are Cogs AI innovating?

Cogs is building education software for neurodiverse children. The software combines educational neuroscience, emotional psychology, and AI to build personalised learning journeys and feedback for each individual child.