Anthem for All

We created a campaign that enabled wounded veterans to compose an anthem of hope for the Invictus Games in The Hague Netherland 2022, all using assistive technology.

The Invictus Games provides an opportunity for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both veterans and those still in active service, to compete in a variety of sports. However, some veterans’ injuries prevent them from participating in the event. That’s where Microsoft Unlocked’s, “Anthem for All” initiative came in.

Working in partnership with Irresistible Studios, Craft used Microsoft’s adaptive technology and gaze eye- tracking technology to create an orchestra of instruments. These instruments could be played with limited finger movement or even minimal eye movement enabling injured veterans help compose a truly inclusive anthem for the Invictus Games.

Nine months were spent in R&D creating solutions tailored to veterans’ varied abilities. As these tools were reimagined, they offered opportunities not only for productivity but also joy, creativity, and self-expression.

The final composition was played at every medal ceremony during the Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands, and was heard by more than 23 million people in the 16 countries where the games were broadcast.