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SUMMARY:Innovations in AgeTech $35K Big Idea Contest Informational Webinar Featuring Special Guest Keren Etkin
DESCRIPTION:How to Succeed in the 2025 $35K AgeTech Big Idea Contest\nFeaturing Special Guest: Keren Etkin\, Founder of TheGerontechnologist.com\nJoin us for a 30-minute informational webinar designed to help applicants gain valuable insights\, ask questions\, and hear from one of the foremost thought leaders in the AgeTech startup space. \nKeren Etkin\, Founder of TheGerontechnologist.com \nNamed one of the most influential voices in aging by Next Avenue\, Keren Etkin is a best-selling international author of The AgeTech Revolution. With a wealth of experience working with startups\, big tech companies\, elder-care providers\, investors\, and public sector organizations\, Keren will share how advances in AgeTech are igniting innovations that are transforming the lives of seniors. \nWhen: January 29\, 2025\nTime: 10:00–10:30 AM (EST) \nREGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR \n  \n\nWhat to Expect:\n\nContest Overview: Get a clear understanding of the AgeTech categories\, contest mechanics\, eligibility criteria\, rules\, timelines\, and prize details.\nExpert Insights: Learn from subject matter expert\, Keren Etkin\, The Gerontechnologist on how cutting-edge AgeTech solutions are improving and transforming the quality of life for seniors thanks to innovators and their ideas.\nQ&A Session: Have your questions answered live—from contest logistics and eligibility to support services and strategies for success.\n\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to decide if your idea aligns with the contest’s goals and how you can take the next step to compete for the $35K prize. \nOpen for these Counties in PA:\nAdams; Bedford; Blair; Cambria; Cameron; Centre; Clarion; Clearfield; Clinton; Crawford; Cumberland; Dauphin; Elk; Erie; Forest; Franklin; Fulton; Huntingdon; Indiana; Jefferson; Juniata; Lancaster; Lebanon; McKean; Mercer; Mifflin; Perry; Potter; Somerset; Venango; Warren; York \nSpeakers\n\nCathy von Birgelen\, Executive Director\, The Ben Franklin Learning Center\nJohn Sider\, VP of Business Development\, Ben Franklin Technology Partners CNP\n\n  \n\nSpecial Guest Speaker Keren Etkin\, Founder of TheGerontechnologist.com\n \nKeren Etkin is the author of The AgeTech Revolution – a book about the intersection of tech and aging\, and founder of TheGerontechnologist.com – a media platform that covers the global AgeTech ecosystem and offers AgeTech education through the AgeTech Academy. \nNamed one of the most influential people in aging by Next Avenue\, Ms. Etkin\, works with startups\, big tech companies\, elder-care providers\, public sector organizations and NGOs on the development and adoption of AgeTech solutions. \nPreviously\, she was the first employee at Intuition Robotics\, the startup behind ElliQ – the world’s first social robot designed with and for older adults\, and co-founder & VP of Product at Sensi.Ai\, a startup that developed the first and only AI solution for remote care monitoring. \nShe holds an M.A. in Gerontology and a B.Sc. in Life Sciences from Ben-Gurion University. \nREGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR \n  \n 
URL:https://cnp.benfranklin.org/events/innovations-in-agetech-35k-big-idea-contest-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Big Idea Contest,Contests
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