Three finalists will pitch in Nashville Sept. 16 for a $25,000 SAFE-note investment.

Three early-stage startups will be selected to pitch live on September 16 in Nashville during the Launch Tennessee 3686 entrepreneurial conference. The winning company will receive a $25,000 SAFE-note investment from Community Equity Partners.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

AgeInnovate is seeking early-stage U.S. startups developing products, technologies or services that improve aging, caregiving and care delivery.

Eligible areas include:

  • Aging in place
  • Caregiving and care delivery
  • Longevity and healthy aging
  • Accessibility and mobility
  • Independence and social connection
  • Financial technology for older adults and caregivers
  • Senior housing, wellness and healthcare

Applicants must:

  • Be based in the United States
  • Be at the seed stage or earlier
  • Have raised less than $5 million
  • Generate less than $1 million in annual revenue
  • Have a minimum viable product or product in market

What Do AgeInnovate Finalists Receive?

Three finalists will:

  • Pitch live before investors, operators and industry leaders
  • Compete for a $25,000 SAFE-note investment
  • Gain visibility within the AgeTech, healthcare and senior living industries
  • Build relationships that can support future growth

Past winners have turned the opportunity into measurable momentum.

SpendCare, winner of the 2025 AgeInnovate competition, grew from approximately 200 to nearly 1,400 cardholders in the following year. Spending processed through its platform increased from $100,000 to more than $1 million.

How to Apply

Submit an application at: ageinnovate.com/startup-submissions/

Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on July 15.

Building technology that could improve aging, caregiving or care delivery? Put your startup on the AgeInnovate stage.