AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP

Our latest research identifies three key barriers to technology adoption among adults 50+: privacy concerns, unclear value, and setup and support challenges. The research also points to what drives adoption. Companies that successfully engage the 50+ consumer design technology that is intuitive, trustworthy, and personally meaningful. They educate users on real-world benefits and demonstrate how digital tools can enhance, rather than replace, human connection and independence. These are the conversations we’ll be advancing at HLTH USA 2026, where the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP and HLTH USA will bring together startups, investors, healthcare leaders, and innovators shaping the future of healthy aging. Join us at Booth #3142 in Las Vegas, November 15–18. #AgeTech #HLTHUSA #HealthyAging #Innovation #DigitalHealth #Longevity #Startups

Did you know #AgeTech is powered by the fastest-growing demographic on the planet? As the population ages, demand is reshaping entire industries—from healthcare and financial services to mobility, real estate, workforce, and consumer technology, organizations are rethinking products and services for an aging population, with wealth platforms redesigning retirement planning, mobility companies enabling longer independence, and smart-home innovators supporting aging in place. Behind that shift are the companies building for it. At the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP, our founders span every one of these categories, working at the intersection of aging and innovation. Explore the Startup Directory: https://lnkd.in/g9Q7CxsM #AgetechCollaborative #AARP #AgeTech #Longevity

What does aging in place actually mean? For many older adults, it is not simply about staying in the same home. It is about independence, safety, financial feasibility, and a sense of comfort and community. The Desire and Reality of Aging in Place, Part I of the Applied AgeTech in Real Life report from AARP Policy, Research, and Thought Leadership and the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP, examines the gap between the desire to age in place and the reality older adults face. Drawing on in-depth interviews with adults 50+ across the Active, Supported, and Assisted stages of the aging journey, the research finds that adoption depends less on adding technology and more on designing solutions that fit the conditions of daily life. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/ewewxPdb #AppliedAgeTech #AgeTech #AgingInPlace #HealthyAging #DigitalHealth

Capital, community, and care take center stage in our Weekly Roundup across the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP ecosystem this week. Magnify Ventures closed a $46.6M Fund II for applied AI in the care economy. The National Sleep Foundation opened its 2026 SleepTech Award applications through September 25. Ziegler closed $107M in financing for Heron’s Key to expand its Gig Harbor life plan community. AARP awarded $194K to 18 Georgia community livability projects. 7wire Ventures hired Anish Aitharaju as principal for early-stage digital health investing. Tembo Health brought Papa into the CMS GUIDE Model as a respite provider through a collaboration with AVVACare. Click here for the full roundup. https://lnkd.in/gZWYUq8v #AgetechCollaborative #AARP #Roundup #News

For many women over 50, the perimenopause journey came with more questions than answers, and too few healthcare providers equipped to help. That gap in knowledge and care still persists today. An AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP participant startup, Perry is a holistic education platform working to close it, combining community support for women with accredited training for health professionals across specialties. In our latest blog post, Perry CEO and Co-Founder Laura Okafor talks about why educating clinicians is just as critical as educating women, how Perry’s collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs is helping health coaches better support female midlife veterans, and the company’s goal to become the largest women’s health medical education platform. Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/e_d2MeB8 #AgetechCollaborative #AARP #StartupSpotlight

Preventing disease before treatment is needed becomes more important as the population of older adults grows and provider shortages loom, but what role can technology play? The latest episode of Century Lives: The AgeTech Revolution looks at how #AgeTech innovators are advancing disease prevention technologies showcased at CES — with a lot more in store than step counters and smartwatches. The episode explores how older adults can monitor their own health and catch issues earlier, featuring Katrina Herrmann and Shuo Li of Withings and Dr. Jared Conley of Massachusetts General Hospital. It also features AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP startup participant Toi Labs, with Vik Kashyap and Dr. Jim Smartt, along with Dr. David Lindeman of CITRIS Health and Steve Clark of Smart Hip Guardian. “Prevention” examines what self-monitoring and earlier detection could mean for living longer, healthier lives. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eEggd_dT Sponsored by the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP. #AgeTech #AgeTechCollaborative #Prevention #HealthyAging #Longevity #Innovation #CES2026 #AgingInnovation #DigitalHealth

How well do you know today's 50-plus tech user? We put together a quick trivia round using data from the AARP 2026 Technology Trends Report, and a few of the answers may surprise you. Swipe through to test your knowledge across spending, social media, streaming, AI, and caregiving. Then drop your score in the comments and tag someone who should take the quiz. Full report from AARP: https://lnkd.in/ex9Wd6YH #AgeTech #AARP #TechTrends #Longevity #OlderAdults

Older adults are driving one of the fastest-growing technology markets, with an estimated $94.5 billion spent on technology in 2025 alone. By 2030, that figure is projected to reach $120.2 billion. This isn’t just a demographic shift—it’s a signal that innovation for older adults is becoming one of the biggest opportunities across healthcare, digital health, caregiving, AI, and consumer technology. That’s why we’re bringing #AgeTech to center stage at HLTH Inc. USA 2026. From our Making Aging Easier Pitch Challenge to dedicated #AgeTech programming and startup showcases, we’re bringing together the founders, investors, healthcare leaders, and innovators shaping what’s next in longevity, caregiving, and connected aging. Join us at Booth #3142 in Las Vegas as we spotlight the technologies, collaborations, and bold ideas transforming how we age. See you at #HLTHUSA! #AgeTech #HealthyAging #DigitalHealth #Innovation #HealthTech #Longevity

Care access, aging in place, and senior living innovation lead our Weekly Roundup across the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP ecosystem this past week. Tembo Health brought Papa into the CMS GUIDE Model, Zemplee Inc made the case for passive AI monitoring, CVS Health committed $1 million to Rhode Island nonprofits, and Walgreens joined the CMS GLP-1 Bridge program. Rendever launched CommunityOS and teamed up with Viking Pure, Argentum released its 2026 senior living workforce report, and ChartSpan acquired Validic. Click here for the full roundup: https://lnkd.in/gZWYUq8v #AgetechCollaborative #AARP #Roundup #News

Building a startup is filled with uncertainty. The right accelerator helps founders replace assumptions with evidence, turning guesswork into informed decisions before they scale. That's exactly what the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP Startup Accelerator is designed to do, combining research, expert guidance and real-world feedback to help startups build stronger businesses. Our latest blog takes you inside the eight-week experience, from onboarding through graduation. Discover how founders work with dedicated portfolio managers to define priorities, validate ideas through consumer research and subject matter experts, refine everything from pricing and positioning to go-to-market strategy, and strengthen their businesses with hands-on growth marketing and design support. If you've ever wondered what really happens inside our accelerator—and why it can fundamentally change the trajectory of a startup—this behind-the-scenes look is for you. Read the full blog here. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBr3wq2R #AgeTech #StartupAccelerator #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Longevity #StartupGrowth