It is an infrastructure to be built.
AgeTech Asia is a regional platform connecting policy, innovation, industry and investment to advance ageing-readiness and unlock the Longevity Economy across Southeast Asia.
Across Asia, demographic transformation is no longer a prediction. It is our immediate reality. In Southeast Asia alone, the population aged 60 and over across ASEAN's 11 countries is projected to reach approximately 123.4 million by 2035 (AgeTech Asia calculations based on UN World Population Prospects 2024).
The Silver Economy represents the realignment of markets, services and infrastructure as populations age. Yet demographic transformation extends far beyond the needs of older people. Workforce availability, retiring expertise, industrial productivity, education and essential services are being reshaped, requiring societies to adapt the systems that sustain their economies.
At AgeTech Asia, our operating conviction is that technology, demographic intelligence and data-driven policy are essential bridges between demographic transformation and sustained economic growth. Our approach addresses two interconnected dimensions: solutions that support ageing populations, and technologies that enable industries, institutions and societies to adapt.
Under the leadership of Intellia Holdings, we develop strategic frameworks, advance policy dialogue and connect innovation with implementation through the AgeTech Architecture, technology discovery and market intelligence. Through strategic partnerships, regional forums and summits, we bring policymakers, industry, innovators and investors together to strengthen ageing-readiness, advance economic adaptation and unlock the Longevity Dividend across Asia.
Population ageing creates two interconnected challenges. Societies must support growing numbers of older people while adapting to changes in the workforce, skills, productivity and institutional capacity that sustain everyday life.
AgeTech Asia approaches demographic transformation through two complementary dimensions.
For People — Solutions for Ageing Populations
Technologies, products, systems and services that support independence, safety, wellbeing, financial resilience and community participation as populations age.
Through Discover Solutions for Ageing Populations, our public educational catalogue introduces 210 solution types across five strategic pillars and 32 everyday topics, supporting the development of ageing-ready societies.
For Society — Technologies for Demographic Adaptation
As populations age and replacement workforce cohorts change, industries and institutions must adapt to maintain productivity, essential services and economic continuity.
Existing technologies can become instruments of demographic adaptation when applied to these challenges. Robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, digital systems and advanced machinery can help address workforce shortages, preserve expertise, reduce physical demands and sustain operations across agriculture, manufacturing, construction, education, healthcare and other industries.
The defining consideration is the demographic pressure a technology helps address, rather than the purpose for which it was originally developed.
Through Discover Technologies for Society, AgeTech Asia explores how existing and emerging technologies can help industries, institutions and economies respond to demographic transformation.
Two discovery pathways. One connected future. For People. For Society.
Population momentum
Challenge and Opportunity
Southeast Asia's demographic transition is reshaping healthcare, labour markets, social protection and national development priorities. Yet many existing systems were designed for younger populations and are increasingly challenged by the demands of longer lives.
Our Response
We develop strategic frameworks and advance policy dialogue to help governments and institutions integrate ageing-readiness into national planning, infrastructure development and long-term economic strategies.
Innovation & Resilience
Challenge and Opportunity
Technologies and solutions are advancing rapidly, but fragmented adoption, disconnected services and limited interoperability prevent their full benefits from reaching ageing populations.
Our Response
Through the AgeTech Architecture, Discover AgeTech and cross-sector collaboration, we connect innovation with public policy, digital infrastructure and implementation pathways, helping transform individual solutions into coordinated systems that support ageing societies.
the SILVER ECONOMY
Challenge and Opportunity
Population ageing is transforming consumption, workforce participation and investment priorities, creating new economic opportunities that remain underdeveloped across Southeast Asia.
Our Response
We connect industry, investors and policymakers through market intelligence, strategic partnerships, regional summits and innovation platforms to accelerate the development of the Silver Economy and unlock long-term economic value.
The framework for aging-readiness is structured around five strategic pillars, the operational dimensions of national infrastructure. These pillars form the thematic foundation for high-level Regional Summits and Policy Roundtables.
• Integrated Care Systems
Focuses on strengthening continuity, coordination, and proactive support pathways.
• Adaptive Infrastructures
Targets the deployment of smart housing, retrofitting, and urban mobility strategies.
• Financial Resilience
Drives innovation in insurance and social protection for the 100-year life.
• Digital Public Infrastructure
Establishes E-gov frameworks to ensure digital inclusion for all citizens.
• Silver Economy & Longevity Workforce
Unlocks the productivity and consumption power of the ageing demographic, and the labour capacity of older workers themselves.
The Mission : The active development of the region’s AgeTech ecosystem. Engagement with government agencies, industry partners, and research institutions serves to accelerate high-impact solutions and shape national policy dialogue.
The Method :Through a coordinated approach, the platform bridges the gap between innovation and implementation to ensure sustainable, scalable progress.
Alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Whether exploring national policy priorities, institutional funding, ecosystem collaboration, or strategic solution development, the platform provides the necessary architecture to support the next phase of the mission.