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Inside AgeTech

Explore the real stories, emerging technologies, and breakthrough collaborations driving innovation in the AgeTech Collaborative ecosystem.

  • An AgeTech Collaborative™ startup participant, CareCo believes that technology should amplify, not replace, the human connection at the heart of healthcare. Acting as an AI-powered “copilot” for ...

  • Nearly everyone approaching retirement is worried about Social Security — but far fewer are actually planning for it. According to an AARP survey , 90% of Americans aged 50-plus are concerned their ...

  • Good sleep is crucial for optimal health at every stage of life, but the challenges for getting a good night’s rest become more pronounced the older we get : Our circadian rhythms shift, common medications ...

  • At-home healthcare is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic frontiers in AgeTech. This comes as no surprise: A recent report from PwC describes that over the next decade, $1 trillion will shift ...

  • An AgeTech Collaborative™ (ATC) startup, Bream first joined the ATC in 2023 as a platform for lifelong learning and wellness , helping older women and men alike stay active, connected and inspired ...

  • At the AgeTech Collaborative™, we spend a lot of time tracking AgeTech startups. From early-stage innovators to companies already making waves across the aging ecosystem, innovation is happening fast—and ...

  • A startup participant in the AgeTech Collaborative™, Thinkie is on a mission to improve the world's cognitive health. Using near-infrared spectroscopy, Thinkie features a wearable sensor that provides ...

  • The holiday season always seems to arrive in a blink, and with it comes the annual question: What do you get for someone who already seems to have everything? Whether you’re shopping for parents, grandparents, ...

  • HealthHive , an AgeTech Collaborative™ startup participant, offers a software-as-a-service platform that creates a “community of caring” for aging adults and their informal care team, while also integrating ...

  • Helping older adults recover their mobility poses unique challenges. Gravitrex , an AgeTech Collaborative™ startup participant, is developing a walking-assist device that makes walking rehabilitation ...

  • An AgeTech Collaborative™ startup participant, Attune Media Labs combines artificial intelligence (AI), nonverbal emotion recognition and relational psychology into personalized, empathetic virtual ...

  • An AgeTech Collaborative™ startup participant, Wellvii has developed a noninvasive, clinically validated blood pressure monitoring device that people can use with ease at home, without having to ...

  • Already a leader in the automotive industry, Pontosense , an AgeTech Collaborative™ (ATC) startup participant, offers a wireless monitoring solution that uses advanced, non-invasive radar technology ...

  • Hearing loss is one of the most common challenges of aging, yet it often goes unaddressed by those experiencing it. Hearing challenges are widespread among older adults: Nearly a quarter of those who are ...

  • An AgeTech Collaborative™ startup participant, OndeCare connects professional caregivers with families who need in-home care for loved ones of all ages and needs, all backed by concierge support. ...

  • An AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP startup participant, Nestimate is a software company that equips 401(k) plans and their advisory firms to make informed decisions about adopting annuity retirement ...

  • Osteoboost , an AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP startup participant, offers a wearable medical device that delivers precision vibration therapy to the spine and hips — areas most at risk of fractures. ...

  • June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — a time to recognize the millions of individuals, families and caregivers impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Here at ...

  • Embleema , an AgeTech Collaborative™ startup participant, offers a standardized technology platform that accelerates personalized medicine by working with patients, doctors, researchers and labs to form ...

  • LOOP , an AgeTech Collaborative™ startup participant, is an innovative online platform dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults. By offering engaging virtual events and ...

  • In 2024, global consulting firm McKinsey & Company published an article that outlined standout trends in the $1.8 trillion global consumer wellness space, including the top seven categories experiencing ...