NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HLTH Inc. and the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP today announced a landmark collaboration to elevate and accelerate the startups redefining what it means to age in the 21st century.
By combining AARP’s unmatched expertise in aging and innovation and community reach with HLTH’s position at the center of global healthcare innovation, this collaboration establishes HLTH as a premier platform for advancing the AgeTech ecosystem, bringing greater visibility, connectivity, and opportunity to the companies shaping the future of aging.
At HLTH 2026, the AgeTech Collaborative will showcase 20 pioneering startups transforming how people live, connect, and thrive as they age, offering attendees a forward-looking view of what’s possible when innovation meets longevity. Over the course of this collaboration, HLTH and the AgeTech Collaborative will work together to consistently spotlight, support, and scale the entrepreneurs and technologies driving the future of aging.
The AgeTech Collaborative, made up of more than 700 companies across industries and product categories, plays a unique role in bringing together cutting-edge thinkers and innovative solutions from around the world to make aging easier for everyone. To unlock the full potential of the $96-trillion global AgeTech economy, industries must work together in new ways, and this collaboration between two of the most influential forces in health and longevity is designed to do exactly that.
“Technology has the power to transform aging not just by adding years to life, but by adding life to years,” said Andy Miller, Senior Vice President, Innovation & Product Development, AARP. “The AgeTech Collaborative exists to ensure the most promising innovations reach the people who need them most. By joining forces with HLTH, we’re creating a sustained, high-visibility platform for AgeTech startups to connect with the investors, health systems, and industry leaders who can help them scale solutions that make a real difference for older adults everywhere.”
“Longevity is one of the most consequential and exciting frontiers in healthcare today, and no one understands that space better than AARP,” said Rich Scarfo, President, HLTH. “This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to ensuring AgeTech innovation has a central place on the healthcare stage. Together, we’re connecting these companies to the capital, partnerships, and audiences they need to grow and drive lasting change across the industry.”
At HLTH 2026, the AgeTech Collaborative will anchor an immersive experience on the show floor, featuring a forward-looking vision of how technology will redefine longevity and help people live longer, healthier, and more connected lives. The featured startups will span key areas including health monitoring, caregiving, financial wellness, and social connection.
Each company has been vetted and supported by the AgeTech Collaborative’s robust ecosystem of mentorship, market validation, and investor access, and will now gain exposure to HLTH’s global community of healthcare leaders, investors, and innovators.
This collaboration reflects a shared conviction that the challenges and opportunities of aging demand bold, coordinated action. By bringing AgeTech to the forefront of HLTH’s annual convening year after year, HLTH and the AgeTech Collaborative are investing in the entrepreneurs and ideas shaping the future of aging.
The AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP at HLTH 2026
Throughout HLTH 2026, the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP will spotlight entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders showcasing real-world innovations that make aging easier. Visit the AgeTech Collaborative pavilion at HLTH 2026 taking place November 15-18 at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV.
For a full list of startups featured at HLTH 2026, visit: hlth.com/events/usa/agenda/agetech-collaborative-from-aarp/
About HLTH
HLTH Inc. is the catalyst igniting global healthcare transformation. We unite visionaries, innovators, and leaders to revolutionize health worldwide. Through our dynamic ecosystem of community, events, content, and initiatives, we spark groundbreaking collaborations that drive meaningful change. At HLTH, we’re not just reimagining healthcare – we’re actively building a future where equitable, accessible, and innovative health solutions are a reality for all.
About AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP
AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP is an unparalleled innovation ecosystem bringing together cutting-edge thinkers in the longevity tech space to champion meaningful advances to make aging easier for everyone. AARP’s decades of exclusive longevity insights, the breakthrough collaborative ecosystem and community of innovators positions the AgeTech Collaborative to lead the future of AgeTech.
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