New innovators partner with Alzheimer’s Society to transform dementia

The Launchpad and Accelerator programmes support innovative products and solutions that address the challenges that come with living with dementia. 

Ideas often come from the frontline – from healthcare professionals and from loved ones, as well as researchers and tech start-ups, who identify an opportunity to make things better for people affected by dementia. 

Our support for innovation

• The Accelerator programme provides investment and business support over 12 months for transformative dementia innovations, helping them to develop and reach people affected by dementia faster. 
• The Launchpad programme is a six-month incubator programme that helps entrepreneurs to develop, validate and pitch their dementia innovation ideas to help them secure follow-on investment.

Michelle Dyson CB, Alzheimer’s Society Chief Executive Officer, said: 

'At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re committed to driving forward innovation that transforms lives.

Some of the most powerful ideas come directly from people living with dementia, alongside the entrepreneurs, tech specialists and academics helping to shape new possibilities.

By working with innovators who share that passion, knowledge and drive, we can turn those ideas into real impact. We’re excited to support this new group as they develop solutions that will truly make a difference.'

Accelerator partners for 2026

This year’s innovators joining us are:

• Punto Health – Post-diagnosis coordination platform, focusing on personalised treatment and support, and improved coordination and monitoring.  
• Circadacare, Independent living technology – Home monitoring system targeting sundowning and behavioural changes in people living with dementia.  
• DentaBlue –  Designed to be easy and accessible, DentaBlue oral care gummies are a simple, soothing solution for those who may struggle with conventional oral care. 
• 6D Dementia Training – Online dementia training equipping staff and families with practical skills and a shared approach to respond with empathy and consistency.

Launchpad partners for 2026

Our new partners are:

• Cognability – Tools that help spot risks early and suggest ways to prevent conditions like dementia.
• Aether – Digital platform designed to support clinicians in conducting and managing cognitive assessments within Memory Services.  
• Just Once – A community-delivered model for Carers Assessments that makes it faster and easier for unpaid carers to access help.
• Healthspan biotics – A probiotic therapy designed to help protect the brain which aims to slow Alzheimer’s by improving how brain cells handle stress and energy. 
• ReNeu – A headset delivering low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) to the brain that is currently being tested in clinical trials to understand whether it might be able to slow cognitive decline.
• Caregiver ai – Helps make sure people take their medicines safely and correctly at home. 
• Learning Just Became Easier – Learning tool that helps people relearn skills they’ve lost, like reading, writing, or balance.
• Maida Care – An agency that connects expert wellbeing practitioners with care homes to deliver holistic therapies and wellbeing services for people living with dementia.  
• Cresswell Technology – a dignified safety smartwatch and co-care app.

Alzheimer’s Society will be working with these entrepreneurs over the next six to twelve months. You can follow their progress on our LinkedIn.