Here is a story of partnership, of working together, of driving advancements and supporting initiatives that improve mobility for all individuals. Because when we combine our strengths, we can enhance the quality of life and ensure mobility for everyone, achieving our impossible.
From concept to gold: the collaboration that made history
A partnership that changed paralympic performance and led to Paralympic gold.
21/10/2024
How it all started
Back in 2021, Cédric Borremans – the Head of the Olympic and Paralympic Division, stumbled upon a young startup with an inspiring origins story. One of its founders – Colin – witnessed a manual wheelchair user burn his hands when braking in a downhill setting. This gave him and idea to build the first wheelchair braking solution to give more mobility and independence to wheelchair users. For Cédric, it was obvious – with the spirit of innovation and service to others, Eppur was a perfect partner to help deliver Toyota’s “Mobility for All” vision at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
"Caught in the moment of witnessing an innovative solution to a real-world problem, I saw in Eppur a reflection of our own values at Toyota. Their dedication to enhancing mobility and improving lives resonated deeply with me, making it clear that this collaboration could drive meaningful change for wheelchair users in general and for the Paralympic wheelchair athletes at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Athletes village. Eppur is an inspiration for all of us: seeing a problem, working on a solution and making it available for all”
says Cédric Borremans, Head of Olympic and Paralympic Division at Toyota Motor Europe