Cosmo Wins Nasen’s Inclusive Technology of the Year 2025 Award

Cosmo by Filisia has been named the Winner of Inclusive Technology of the Year 2025 at the Nasen Awards, a major moment of recognition for a company that has placed inclusivity at the centre of its mission from day one. The award highlights Cosmo’s impact on breaking down barriers for children and young people with additional needs, and strengthens its position as one of the most innovative leaders in British assistive technology.

What is Nasen and why this award matters

Nasen, the National Association for Special Educational Needs, is the leading UK charity supporting educators, therapists, and professionals working with children and young people with SEND. Each year, the Nasen Awards celebrate the schools, practitioners, and organisations that are changing practice and improving outcomes. The Inclusive Technology of the Year category is dedicated to products or organisations that use technology to create real positive change. It recognises those who are pushing boundaries, improving accessibility, and offering sustainable and scalable solutions that can make life easier for learners who need the right tools to thrive.

To win this category, technology must demonstrate clear innovation, a measurable impact on accessibility, strong user feedback or case study evidence, and the capacity to grow across different settings. Cosmo delivered across every criterion.

Why Cosmo stood out among this year’s nominees

Cosmo is an interactive learning system built around the Cosmo Dots and the Cosmo App. Together, they create an environment where learners can build physical, cognitive, social, and communication skills through structured activities that feel enjoyable and achievable. This year’s judges were clear on why Cosmo deserved to win.

Innovation in breaking down barriers

The Cosmo Dots are multi sensory accessibility devices that respond to touch, light up and provide feedback. They are designed for learners with a wide range of additional needs, including complex physical disabilities, sensory processing differences, and communication challenges. They remove barriers by giving every learner a simple, intuitive way to interact with technology, express preferences, and participate in learning. The system also works as an AAC access tool, a computer switch, a gaming controller, and a learning aid, which makes it one of the most flexible tools in the inclusive technology space.

Positive impact on accessibility and inclusive practice

The Cosmo App offers suites of activities used in classrooms, therapy rooms, and clinics. Each activity is aligned with real goals such as emotional regulation, communication, coordination, attention, and early problem solving. Teachers and therapists use Cosmo to bring structure and predictability to sessions, which is essential for many learners with SEND. Feedback from schools shows that Cosmo supports calmer sessions, more consistent engagement, and greater independence in tasks that learners previously found challenging.

Strong evidence of effectiveness

Cosmo has been adopted by settings across the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia. Case studies from schools and therapy centres show improvements in turn taking, joint attention, expressive communication, and motor planning. Practitioners consistently report that learners who struggle to engage with traditional activities respond immediately to Cosmo’s feedback and clarity, which makes learning more achievable.

Sustainable and scalable design

Cosmo was designed to scale from the start. It works in early years, special schools, mainstream classrooms and therapy environments. It is used during individual sessions, group activities, and whole class work. The system runs on robust hardware and the app continues to expand with new activities and learning suites.

A moment of pride for British innovation

Winning the Nansen Inclusive Technology of the Year Award is a major milestone for Cosmo. It confirms what educators and therapists already know. Cosmo is transforming what is possible for young people with additional needs. It shows that British EdTech can lead with purpose, creativity, and real impact. Cosmo remains committed to raising the standard for inclusive technology and continuing to create tools that give every learner a fair start and a genuine chance to grow.