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Recap Innovations Wins Get Started: Business Idea Challenge

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Scott Griffin
Scott Griffin
Co-Founder & CEO, Recap Innovations

We're excited to announce that Recap Innovations has been awarded funding from the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity through the Get Started: Business Idea Challenge.

What This Means for Recap Innovations​

Being selected for the Get Started: Business Idea Challenge is an honor and an important milestone for our company. The funding will support specific initiatives to expand our video accessibility platform and reach more educational institutions preparing for the April 2026 ADA Title II compliance deadline.

This recognition validates our approach to video accessibility and reinforces our commitment to helping colleges and universities provide equal access to educational content for all students.

About the Program​

The Get Started: Business Idea Challenge allows Utah entrepreneurs to present their ideas to a supportive environment of peers, entrepreneurs, and community members to secure the funding they need to advance their business ideas.

Our Commitment to Accessibility​

Since our founding, Recap Innovations has been committed to making video content accessible for students with disabilities. Our AI-powered platform provides comprehensive accessibility solutions including:

  • Captions for Recorded Content: 99%+ accurate captions for all recorded videos
  • Audio Descriptions: Professional audio description services for visual content
  • Transcripts: Searchable, interactive transcripts for all media
  • Translations: Caption and transcript translation into 100+ languages
  • Platform Integrations: Native integrations with most major video and storage platforms, including YouTube, Kaltura, Panopto, Brightcove, Google Drive, Box, and more.

Looking Ahead​

With the April 24, 2026 ADA Title II compliance deadline approaching, the need for comprehensive video accessibility solutions has never been greater. This funding will help us continue to innovate and support educational institutions in meeting their accessibility goals.

We're grateful to the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute for their support of innovation and entrepreneurship in Utah.

Learn More​

To learn more about our video accessibility solutions for higher education, visit recap-innovations.com or contact our team at sales@recap-innovations.com.

For information about the Get Started: Business Idea Challenge, visit the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.

About Recap Innovations​

Recap Innovations provides AI-powered video accessibility solutions specifically designed for educational institutions. Our platform helps colleges and universities meet ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements with comprehensive services including captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, translations, and live captioning. With integrations across all major video platforms and Learning Management Systems, we make accessibility seamless, scalable, and affordable for higher education.