About Eythos Foundation
Building adaptive technology that actually works for the people who need it.
Our story
Eythos Foundation started with a simple observation: the gap between what assistive technology could be and what it actually is was impossible to ignore.
Devices that cost more than a car. Approval processes that take longer than filing taxes. Solutions designed by people who've never talked to the people who need them. And worst of all: technologies that treat independence as a luxury instead of a right.
We're building something different.
What we believe
Access is a right, not a privilege
If a tool can help someone live more independently, cost shouldn't be the barrier.
Competence over credentials
The best solutions come from listening to the people who actually live the experience.
Open beats proprietary
When designs are open-source, everyone can improve them. Knowledge shouldn't be locked behind paywalls.
Ship and iterate
A working prototype in someone's hands today beats a polished product three years from now.
Outcomes over intentions
Good intentions mean nothing if the result doesn't help. We measure success by impact, not effort.
Chaos to clarity
We tackle messy problems without easy answers. That's where the real work is.
How we work
We listen first
Programs start with conversations, not assumptions. We ask people what they actually need, then build that.
We build in the open
Designs, code, and documentation are shared so others can use and improve them. No proprietary lock-in.
We test with real people
Prototypes go into the hands of the people who will use them. Feedback shapes the next iteration.
We share what we learn
Failures, successes, and lessons get documented and shared. The whole field benefits when we stop reinventing wheels.
Legal information
- Legal name
- Eythos Foundation
- Status
- 501(c)(3) Public Benefit Nonprofit Corporation
- EIN
- 33-1423078
- Formation date
- October 2, 2024
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- IRS status
- Approved
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
We're building in public.
Early days. Building the board. Launching first programs. Proving the model works. If you care about access, independence, and tools that actually help — you're in the right place.