Focus Bear

FOCUS BEAR HELPS BOOST PRODUCTIVITY BY MANAGING DISTRACTIONS, BUILDING ROUTINES AND ASSISTING WITH PUNCTUALITY

Focus Bear is a productivity app designed to support individuals with ADHD and Autism (ASD), conditions that affect over 5% of Australian adults and significantly impact productivity and employment. Research shows adults with ADHD are up to 40% less productive than neurotypical peers, with unemployment rates four times higher. Focus Bear addresses these challenges by managing distractions, building routines, and improving punctuality.

The app works across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, using AI to block irrelevant websites or apps during work. It nudges users from impulsive “System 1” thinking to deliberate “System 2” decision-making, inspired by Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow. Users set time limits and intentions for distractions, ensuring mindful engagement.

Focus Bear enhances focus through guided morning routines incorporating mindfulness and exercise, proven to boost concentration. The “Late No More” feature issues escalating notifications to prevent tardiness. Additional features include distraction blocking, habit tracking, and personalized feedback using integrated data.

Developed by a team with lived experience of ADHD/ASD, Focus Bear recently received a $200k NDIA grant to expand its functionality for students with disabilities. The app offers a structured, accessible solution to improve productivity and quality of life for neurodivergent individuals.

“ The Generator programs have helped me sharpen Focus Bear’s strategy and motivated me to push the business forward. I have completed four other startup accelerator programs and found the programs at The Generator to be the best of all of them.” — Jeremy Nagle, Founder

Website: www.focusbear.io