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Seeking innovators to help those 50-plus to build & maintain social connections​

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Seeking Innovators for Pitch Day

Although people want to enjoy their longer lifespan and live fulfilling satisfying lives, society and the marketplace have not created sufficient opportunities for the 50-plus to build and maintain social connections and engage with their communities and the broader world

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Live Virtual Event

Industry-Leading Judges

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We are currently accepting applications for the event, which will be judged based on the following criteria:

  • Catering to those aging & the 50-plus community
  • Empowering them to live fun and fulfilling lives
  • Educates and encourages health & wellness
  • Have less than $500,000 in annual revenue
  • Have raised less than $10 million in investments
  • Located in the United States
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Application Process

Call for
Applications

Rolling Review
of Applications

Applications
Close June 20th

Final Review
& Selection

8 Innovators Selected to Pitch

Prizes

Grand Prize

  • Opportunity for Inclusion in the AARP Innovation Labs Grand Pitch Finale
  • Opportunity to become a AARP Innovation Labs Portfolio member

2nd Prize: Innovator Award

  • HITLAB Innovator Summit Sponsorship valued up to $10,000

3rd Prize: Pioneer Award

  • HITLAB Symposia Sponsorship valued up to $5,000
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Our Judges

Blair Hirst

CEO and Founder

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Nathan Sundheimer

Corporate Innovation, Health

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Nicole M. Cober, Esq

Principal Managing Partner

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Have an Idea?

Accepting applications through June 20th

FAQ

No, there is no application fee. HITLAB does not take equity from winners or participants, and there is no fee to accept prizes. There is no cost to innovators for applying or participating.

Each finalist will be allotted 5-6 minutes for their presentation, and an additional 3 minutes for questions from the judges. Finalists will be judged on feasibility, scalability, impact, novelty, and sustainability.

For more information, please review the Official Social Connections Challenge Rules.

Ideally we are looking for early stage companies with less than $500,000 in annual revenue and between 5-10 million dollars (US) in total funding. The company should have a minimum viable product. This financial criteria is not rigid. Applicants must be based in the United States.
No, the Challenge Day on July 15th, 2021 will be held entirely virtually. You will not be required to attend in-person. You or someone from your team will be required to attend the challenge virtually to complete your pitch, and all finalists will be required to complete mentorship bootcamp the week prior to the challenge, which will also take place virtually.
Finalists will be announced on June 30th, 2021 via social media, press release, and newsletter.