UKRI
Healthy Ageing Challenge
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Funding for products and services that help people stay healthy and independent in later life. Strong commercial focus — must have a viable business model.
Eligibility
- —UK-registered business.
- —Must be developing a product or service for people aged 60+.
- —Must have a credible commercial model — not just a research project.
- —Collaboration with older adults in design process strongly encouraged.
- —SMEs preferred but large companies can apply for development and scale-up rounds.
- —Evidence of user research with older people required.
About this grant
The Healthy Ageing Challenge supports development of products, services, and business models that help people aged 60+ maintain health, independence, and social connection. Unlike research-focused programmes, this requires a clear commercial model and route to sustainable revenue. Includes funding for feasibility, development, and scale-up. Looks for innovation across technology, built environment, workplace, and community settings.
Source: the funder's page — always confirm criteria with the funder before applying.
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