AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP

Over the next decade, $1 trillion is projected to shift away from traditional healthcare delivery toward digital-first, personalized models of care. #AgeTech startups are already building for that future. In our latest blog post, we spotlight 7 of our portfolio startups redesigning care around real-world use — from bathroom-based urine monitoring to FDA-cleared wearables for bladder control — bringing clinically meaningful outcomes directly into people’s homes. Read the full roundup here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eRecDmQG #AgeTech #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #RemotePatientMonitoring #HomeHealthcare #IndustryPulse

Did you know chronic stress accelerates biological aging — increasing risk for Type 2 diabetes, arthritis, dementia, and cardiovascular disease in older adults? According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 4 older adults is managing a behavioral health condition, yet 66% are not receiving the care they need. Anxiety affects an estimated 10–20% of the older adult population — and remains widely underdiagnosed. This Stress Awareness Month, the gap between need and access — across physical health, cognitive decline, and emotional well-being — is a product opportunity and an innovation imperative. Explore the startups in our directory building solutions at the intersection of behavioral health and aging: https://lnkd.in/e_rmZ_dX #StressAwarenessMonth #AgeTech #HealthyAging #HealthyAging #OlderAdults #Longevity #CognitiveHealth #ChronicDisease #BehavioralHealth

🎓 Big congratulations to our Winter 2026 Accelerator cohort, now part of the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP! Enchanted Tools Falkin Feno Grace by LifePatterns SPC JuneBrain Inc. OneStep ReviMo Sleep Reset sōlaria biō KneeMo® by SomaTX Design Inc. Surge Motion Velotric The ZIDA Control Sock They’re redefining how we age…from companion robotics and AI-powered mobility to breakthroughs in sleep, nutrition, oral care, and financial security, all designed to support independence, dignity, and better outcomes across the aging journey. 💡🚀 Explore their work: https://lnkd.in/e4nQH-xq #WinterCohort2026 #AgeTech #HealthyAging #TechForGood #DigitalHealth

Women 50-plus represent the fastest-growing segment of the global longevity market, and their influence is projected to expand significantly through 2050. As Women's History Month draws to a close, the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP is spotlighting what the numbers are already telling us: this demographic is reshaping the #AgeTech industry in measurable ways — from the startups building solutions for them to the market forces they're driving through 2050. Here are 5 data-backed trends showing how women 50-plus are defining the road ahead. #WomensHistoryMonth #AgeTech #LongevityMarket #HealthyAging #AgeTechIndustry #AARP

This week in the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP ecosystem — from Shark Tank returns to National Geographic honors, our community continues to make headlines! Rubitection Inc. is selected as a finalist in the HIMSS 2026 Emerge Payer Systems Pitch Competition, bringing its AI-powered wound care platform to the national stage. Remento returns to Shark Tank for a company update segment featuring Mark Cuban and 84-year-old Navy veteran Patriotic Kenny Jary. Skip founder Kathryn Zealand is named a National Geographic 33 changemaker for her work developing robotic outerwear to support people with movement disorders like Parkinson's. And our other participants — Boston Dynamics, EssilorLuxottica, Trust & Will, and XRHealth — are recognized on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2026 list. Plus more highlights spanning AI healthcare partnerships, community-based care investments, and new venture capital moves. 🔗 Read the full roundup: https://lnkd.in/gZWYUq8v #AgeTech #LongevityEconomy #HealthcareInnovation #SeniorCare #AARP

Founded in 2000 by Emmy Award–winning actor Michael J. Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, an AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP participant, has released Facing Parkinson’s Together: A Guide for Care Partners. The guide is designed to help caregivers navigate the realities of supporting someone with Parkinson’s, combining practical strategies, real-world resources, and personal stories with clear steps to protect their own mental health and well-being, an area that is often overlooked. For those building in #AgeTech, it reinforces an important point: effective solutions start with a deep understanding of the caregiver experience, not just the patient journey. Explore key insights from the guide: https://lnkd.in/ei8UuE2k 🔗 #AgeTech #Caregiving #HealthInnovation #Longevity #DigitalHealth

Did you know that startups who graduate from the award-winning AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP Accelerator get the chance to showcase their solutions at major industry events like CES, HLTH, and our exclusive ATC Summit? It's part of what makes this program different. After graduating, startups enter the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP ecosystem for ongoing access to leading investors, testbeds, enterprises, and other startups -- 700+ participants all focused on making aging easier. We're hosting a virtual info session to walk through the program, the application and pitch process, and what the ecosystem offers. 📅 Date: April 21, 2026 Time: 1:00 - 1:30 PM ET Format: Virtual 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDVZdEzc #AgeTech #Startups #Accelerator #Innovation #HealthTech #Longevity

We’re thrilled to see our VP Amelia Hay, AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP, featured in The Washington Post speaking with Leana Wen on how technology can support healthier, more independent living as we age. #AgeTech is not just about avoiding hospital visits. It is about how people live every day, how they stay connected, and how dignity is preserved over time. As this space continues to evolve, it is encouraging to see more attention on solutions that meet real, human needs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/edsaty2P #AgeTech #Longevity #DigitalHealth #Innovation #HealthyAging

AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP recently cohosted the a2 Collective | a2PilotAwards.ai Pitch Event on March 20 in Washington, DC, bringing together startups building AI driven solutions to improve care and health outcomes for older adults. Our VP & GM, Rick Robinson, also served as a guest judge for the event. Congratulations to this year’s winners, Health Tequity and hominin.ai Labs. Health Tequity is advancing chronic care management through a scalable model that combines remote monitoring with tailored care approaches to better support community health centers and rural providers, while Hominin Labs is leveraging data from consumer wearables to track post operative recovery, enabling earlier identification of deviations and more informed care decisions outside traditional clinical settings. The event featured six finalists working at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and aging, highlighting continued progress across the #AgeTech ecosystem. #AgeTech #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #AIinHealthcare #Longevity #StartupEcosystem

The 2026 Travel Trends report from AARP reveals a generation of adults 50+ that is booking trips further in advance, doubling their use of AI for travel planning, and spending more intentionally on experiences that keep them connected, independent, and fully engaged in life. Travel is just one lens. The real story is about a generation actively shaping the tools and solutions they want built for them. We unpacked all five trends and where innovation may follow in our latest blog post. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eqx7_zyg #AgeTech #LongevityEconomy #HealthyAging #AARP #TravelTrends #Innovation #DesignForAging #AgingInPlace