I Rise Mechanics

I Rise Mechanics is a high-tech company based in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, focused on engineering and manufacturing next-generation robotic mobility devices for individuals with lower limb disabilities. The company aims to improve health, independence, social inclusion, and quality of life for disabled persons by addressing the challenges faced by traditional mobility aids, particularly wheelchairs, which can lead to secondary health issues due to prolonged sitting.

The company’s innovative verticalization technology enables users to move freely while standing, facilitating self-transfer from wheelchairs. This technology is designed to be lightweight and compact, ensuring ease of use and maneuverability.

The team at I Rise Mechanics includes professionals with expertise in software engineering, mechanical engineering, project management, and inclusive design. Under the leadership of CEO Lubomir Vassilev, the company has received multiple accolades, including being named the Best Social Impact Startup at the Central European Startup Awards.

I Rise Mechanics is committed to a people-centered design approach and is actively involved in initiatives that support the disabled community. They are backed by a group of investors, including serial entrepreneurs and founders of successful companies, and have received funding from the European Union to support their innovative projects.