Meet the Spring 2025 Startups

This spring, we’re turning the page to a new chapter of innovation as we welcome the latest cohort to our AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP Accelerator.

These exceptional startups have been carefully selected for their potential to transform the aging experience, introducing breakthroughs such as scent-based therapies for sleep apnea and neurodegeneration, AI-enabled musculoskeletal rehabilitation platforms, dignified in-home health monitoring via connected devices, and powered wearables that bring joy back to movement.

Each participant has undergone a rigorous evaluation process to ensure they offer forward-thinking, user-centric solutions that meet real needs across the longevity landscape. Over the next eight weeks, they’ll immerse themselves in a dynamic, collaborative environment designed to accelerate growth, sharpen strategy, and strengthen product-market fit.

From evidence-based design frameworks to real-world insights on reaching older consumers, these startups will gain access to the critical resources needed to scale their impact. Our mission is to equip them to drive lasting change and expand what’s possible in the future of aging.

We are proud to support our Spring 2025 cohort as they cultivate bold ideas and help shape a more connected, age-inclusive world.

Introducing our Spring 2025 Cohort:

1. Appscent Medical is an AI-driven medical device company revolutionizing noninvasive diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders through SCENTIFIC®, a contactless Class-II device that uses real-time respiratory monitoring and personalized olfactory stimulation to prevent apnea events and improve sleep quality. In addition to its therapeutic role, SCENTIFIC® also functions as an advanced diagnostic tool for the olfactory system, supporting early detection of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, with Israeli Ministry of Health approval, FDA registration, and CE certification in progress.

2. Beacon is an intelligent disinfection solution that helps prevent illness spread in occupied spaces. Its proprietary Far-UVC 222nm sensor technology helps eliminate air and surface pathogens, providing comprehensive, real-time protection for indoor environments.​

3. Blank Slate is a tech firm dedicated to pushing the limits of the human brain using insights from cognitive science and artificial intelligence. Braintrust, its digital app focused on helping people with memory loss retain information and learn new things, was launched in June 2024 after three years in R&D with Veterans Affairs, Yale University, and Boston University neuroscience centers and is built on published, peer-reviewed scientific findings.

4. EverEx is a digital healthcare startup specializing in software medical devices for musculoskeletal conditions, leveraging vision AI to assess functional movement and deliver personalized rehabilitation exercise programs. By enabling remote therapeutic monitoring, EverEx empowers providers to track patient progress, optimize outcomes, and integrate seamlessly into value-based care models.

5. HoustonBionics’ flagship product, ExoRehab X is a first-of-its-kind upper-extremity rehab platform designed for stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors to be used at home.

6. EyeControl creates communication and patient engagement solutions for intensive care unit settings to empower patients, connect families, support clinical teams, and improve outcomes.

7. Hemotag is intracardiac precision without the procedure. Heart management reimagined!

8. Jana Care, Inc. is a pioneering developer of at-home, self-administered blood testing technologies for heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes management. The platform enables patients to self-administer blood tests at-home and allows clinicians to review the test results remotely as needed.

9. MyWaves is a disruptive, natural, personalized and clinically validated sleep improvement technology. MyWaves uses one night of each user's very own delta wave recording to turn them into sound waves that makes them sleep better!

10. Seven Point One has developed an AI-powered voice screening tool that detects early signs of dementia in just one minute—making cognitive assessment fast, scalable, and accessible. After identifying over 10,000 patients through mass screening, they’re focused to tackle a massive, underserved aging population with a clinically validated, cost-effective solution.

11. Skip is building a new product category called movewear - integrating exoskeleton technology into consumer products that support you as you move effortlessly, confidently, and joyfully. Their first product, MO/GO, is a lightweight, intuitive wearable that provides powered assistance for hiking, making mobility more joyful and accessible at any age.

12. Sound Fun is a Japanese startup which helps people with hearing impairment to hear clear TV dialogue. Their TV speaker, "Mirai Speaker," utilizes the patented "AudibleWave Technology," with a curved panel which enhances audio clarity, helping improve the quality of life for those who struggle with dialogue comprehension.

13. Toi Labs has developed TrueLoo®, named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2024—an AI-powered, internet-connected toilet seat that provides a private, effortless, and dignified way for individuals to monitor their health daily—without changing their routine.