The celebration at the former Free Trade Hall in Manchester was a testament not only to our hard work, but to the remarkable growth, purpose and community we strive to build. Prolific North
Why This Matters to Us — and to the Communities We Serve
At Aspire, our mission has always been more than building a “useful app.” We set out to create a truly inclusive, supportive platform — one that empowers neurodiverse students, professionals, employees, and institutions to thrive, gain independence, and build confidence.
Our platform is designed from the ground up with behaviour-change science in mind. It supports everything from time management and focus, to wellbeing, mental-health, assistive technology training and lifelong learning.
Winning this award is a strong signal that what we set out to build — an app that truly adds value for individuals and organisations — is having real-world impact. It validates our approach and motivates us to push even harder for inclusivity, empowerment and positive change.
The Team Behind the Win
This achievement isn’t about code or features alone. It’s about the dedicated team — developers, designers, behavioural specialists, support staff — who poured their passion, empathy and creativity into Aspire. Each step forward was driven by a shared belief: that tech can support people meaningfully, especially those who often struggle unseen.
To every team member: this is your win. Your belief in possibility, your commitment to supporting users, and your perseverance — even through the toughest moments — made this happen. The award is a tribute to your energy, shared vision and heart.
What Comes Next — Ambition, Growth, and Continued Impact
While we celebrate, we know the journey is just beginning. Winning “App of the Year” challenges us to:
• Continue iterating and improving the platform so it remains inclusive, accessible and deeply helpful.
• Expand outreach: to more students, workplaces, institutions — especially those who need support but may not yet know about Aspire.
• Deepen our commitment to mental health, neurodiversity and wellbeing.
• Use this recognition to raise awareness: of how technology — thoughtfully designed — can make a real difference in people’s lives.
We’re acutely aware that with recognition comes responsibility — to our users, to the communities we serve, and to the wider Northern tech ecosystem. And we embrace it wholeheartedly.
A Heartfelt Thank You
To everyone who continues to believe in us: thank you. To the users — neurodiverse students and professionals, workplaces striving for inclusion, educators and support advocates — thank you. And to the judges at the Prolific North Tech Awards for selecting Aspire Software Systems among many worthy contenders.
This is more than a trophy. It’s a reminder of why we started this journey — to help people succeed, to support difference, to build tech with empathy, and to make a meaningful, lasting impact.
Here’s to the next chapter. 🚀