Ariel University Intl

How can innovation help us age with greater safety, independence, dignity and connection?

At Ariel University’s Age-Up-Thon, students, researchers, mentors and partners came together for a two-day hackathon focused on one of the most important challenges facing Israeli society and the world: preparing for a longer-living population.

The participating teams developed creative, practical solutions in the fields of health-tech, AI, dementia support, fall prevention, digital accessibility, independent living, fraud protection and social wellbeing for older adults.

Congratulations to the winning teams:

🏆 1st place - StayAble
A fall-prevention and balance-rehabilitation solution using nGVS and PBT technologies to help older adults improve stability and reduce the risk of falls.

🥈 2nd place - My Story / הסיפור שלי / قصتي
A sensory and emotional memory-support tool for people living with dementia, designed to help restore moments of connection between patients and their families.

🥉 3rd place - KooMu
A personalized WhatsApp chatbot supporting healthy aging through exercise guidance, reminders, home fall-risk checks and nutrition information.

🏅 4th place - LUBA
An AI-based phone-scam protection tool that alerts older adults and their families in real time before fraud can happen.

💙 Audience Favorite - MentorNet
A community platform connecting older adults with digital mentors and helping them become mentors for others.

The Age-Up-Thon reflects Ariel University’s commitment to applied innovation, social impact and developing real-world solutions that improve lives.

Congratulations to all the participants, mentors, organizers and partners who made this inspiring event possible.