AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP)
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The facts
All fields verified Sep 28, 2026- Terms model
- Equity-freeProvides support with no cash invested and no equity taken.
- Investment
- Not publishedEight-week virtual accelerator from the AARP-backed AgeTech Collaborative for startups with consumer-ready products for people 50 and older, across financial resiliency, healthcare, social engagement, accessibility, caregiving, longevity, healthspan and wellness. It runs four cohorts a year of up to 15 startups each, with no fees and no equity; AARP holds investment discussions with every startup in a cohort near the end of the program, but no investment comes with joining. Startups enter by applying to one of the Collaborative's pitch events: applications for the November 19, 2026 Open Mic Challenge close September 30, 2026, and for the January 7, 2027 AgeTech After Dark event at CES close October 12, 2026. Non-U.S. startups must have a U.S. presence or be pursuing U.S. expansion. Participants cannot market to AARP members or use the AARP brand.
- Equity taken
- Not publishedEight-week virtual accelerator from the AARP-backed AgeTech Collaborative for startups with consumer-ready products for people 50 and older, across financial resiliency, healthcare, social engagement, accessibility, caregiving, longevity, healthspan and wellness. It runs four cohorts a year of up to 15 startups each, with no fees and no equity; AARP holds investment discussions with every startup in a cohort near the end of the program, but no investment comes with joining. Startups enter by applying to one of the Collaborative's pitch events: applications for the November 19, 2026 Open Mic Challenge close September 30, 2026, and for the January 7, 2027 AgeTech After Dark event at CES close October 12, 2026. Non-U.S. startups must have a U.S. presence or be pursuing U.S. expansion. Participants cannot market to AARP members or use the AARP brand.
- Program length
- 8 weeks
- Format
- Remote
- Location
- Not published
- Cohorts per year
- 4
- Cohort size
- up to 15 startups per cohort
- Stage focus
- pre-revenue to established startups with a consumer-ready product
- Sub-vertical
- AgeTech: products and services for adults 50 and older (health, caregiving, financial resiliency, social engagement, accessibility)
- Demographic focus
- Not published
- Backers
- AARP
- Notable alumni
- Not published
Terms notes: Eight-week virtual accelerator from the AARP-backed AgeTech Collaborative for startups with consumer-ready products for people 50 and older, across financial resiliency, healthcare, social engagement, accessibility, caregiving, longevity, healthspan and wellness. It runs four cohorts a year of up to 15 startups each, with no fees and no equity; AARP holds investment discussions with every startup in a cohort near the end of the program, but no investment comes with joining. Startups enter by applying to one of the Collaborative's pitch events: applications for the November 19, 2026 Open Mic Challenge close September 30, 2026, and for the January 7, 2027 AgeTech After Dark event at CES close October 12, 2026. Non-U.S. startups must have a U.S. presence or be pursuing U.S. expansion. Participants cannot market to AARP members or use the AARP brand.
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Terms in plain English
The AgeTech Collaborative's accelerator costs nothing and takes no equity. Over eight virtual weeks, startups get AARP consumer research and insights, subject-matter experts, growth marketing and design help, and a dedicated portfolio manager. AARP says it discusses possible investment with every startup near the end of the program, but no investment comes with joining, and participants cannot market to AARP members or use the AARP brand.
Who this is actually for
Startups with a consumer-ready product and a clear use case for people 50 and older, in health, caregiving, money, social connection, accessibility or longevity, from pre-revenue to more established companies. Plan on 3 to 5 hours a week. The route in is a pitch event, not a direct application.
AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) application deadlines
Frequently asked questions
- When is the next AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) application deadline?
- The next confirmed application window for AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) closes Sep 30, 2026.
- How much does AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) invest?
- AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
- How much equity does AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) take?
- AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
- Where is AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) located and is it in person?
- AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) runs a remote program.
- Is AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) still active?
- As of our last check on Sep 28, 2026, AgeTech Collaborative Accelerator (AARP) is active.
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