About EaseTalk
Our Story
Built from lived experience with speech difficulty, and shaped with clinicians to support authentic communication.
UCC Collaboration · HIHI Call 2025 Winner · Clinical Partnerships
Our Journey
From a simple idea to a growing platform, step by step
Interactive Website
First prototype: a browser-based hub with speech games, trackers, and exercises—proof that tech could support everyday communication practice.
Final-Year Thesis
Transformed into a mobile app for Marco's Computer Science thesis, co-developed weekly with UCC Speech & Language Therapy faculty.
UCC Student Entrepreneur Award
Received recognition from UCC for EaseTalk's approach to supporting speech practice through technology.
SmartComp Research Presentation
Presented EaseTalk's scenario-based speech practice work at SmartComp 2025, receiving useful feedback from the research community.
First Beta Test
First structured beta sessions with users and clinicians, focused on feedback quality, safety, and real-world practice needs.
Health Innovation Hub Ireland Winner
EaseTalk recognized as winner of the Health Innovation Hub Ireland Call 2025, supporting the next stage of clinically informed speech practice.
Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers
Founder accepted into Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers program, providing mentorship and support to accelerate EaseTalk's development and market readiness.
Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Phase II Best Pitch Award
Recognized for the strongest pitch among Phase II participants, highlighting EaseTalk's clarity, traction, and readiness to scale.
Our Philosophy
EaseTalk is not about fixing speech — it's about freeing it
Openness as Strength
Stuttering is not a flaw to be hidden, but a natural way of speaking that deserves celebration and acceptance.
Communication over Fluency
Success is measured by connection, expression, and confidence — not by smoothness or perfection.
Ethos of Empowerment
People with speech differences do not need to be "fixed" — they need support to build confidence in their authentic voice.
Ripple Effect
When speech differences are met with patience and visibility, communication becomes easier for everyone.
"The goal is not perfect speech. The goal is a little more confidence in the next conversation."
— The EaseTalk Philosophy
Recognition
Support from academic, healthcare, and innovation partners
UCC Student Entrepreneur Recognition
University College Cork
Received support from UCC's entrepreneurship program for developing technology to assist speech practice.
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SmartComp 2025
Presented research on scenario-based speech practice, contributing to the academic conversation around assistive technology.
View IEEE PublicationEnterprise Ireland New Frontiers Phase II Best Pitch Award
Enterprise Ireland · New Frontiers
Awarded for the strongest pitch among Phase II participants, recognizing clarity of vision and readiness to scale.
HIHI Call 2025 Winner
Health Innovation Hub Ireland
Recognized as winner of the Health Innovation Hub Ireland Call 2025, supporting our clinically informed approach to speech practice technology.
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