within the framework of theUN Decade of Healthy Ageing and the growing Silver Economy trend.
According to the United Nations, the share of people aged 65 and over is expected to rise from 10% in 2020 to over 16% by 2050 worldwide.
This demographic shift deeply impacts public health systems, economies, and societies. Countries must equip themselves with new tools, innovations, and policies to strengthen the Silver Economy and improve quality of life for older adults.
Emphasis is placed on holistic well-being across physical, mental, social, and safety dimensions, ensuring older adults thrive in every aspect of life.
Duration: 25 July – 25 August 2025 (32 days)
Organizer: Space Challenge Asia
Language: Primarily English (Thai documents may be attached)
Objectives of the “Innovation for Aging Society” Competition
- Promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing innovations that address the needs of older adults
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among startups, researchers, developers, and non-profit organizations to design creative solutions
- Accelerate the development of prototypes that are ready for real-world testing
- Build an international network of stakeholders to exchange knowledge and scale innovations toward commercial application
- Enhance the quality of life and safety of older adults through innovations that prioritize Universal Design and senior-friendly usability
The competition focuses on new ideas, digital services, products, or hardware prototypes that address challenges faced by older adults globally.
Eligibility Criteria- Open to all nationalities
- Participants must be 15 years old or above
- Open to individuals or teams of 3–5 members
- Online application form
- Project idea or concept
- Presentation in English
- Slide deck covering the following topics:
- Project Title & Problem Statement
- Solution & Innovation
- Benefits for Seniors
- Technical Implementation
- Business Model & Sustainability
- Conclusion
- Link to prototype or GitHub repository
- Demo video (3–5 minutes)
| Category | Applicable AI Innovation |
|---|---|
| Finance | AI-Powered Financial Advisor |
| Health | Predictive Health Monitoring |
| Cognitive Health | AI-Based Cognitive Training |
| Social & Connectivity | Conversational Companion Chatbot |
| Universal Design | Intelligent Environment Adaptation |
| Smart Environment | AI-Driven Fall Detection & Prevention |
- Impact 30%
- Innovation 25%
- Feasibility 20%
- User Experience 15%
- Technical Excellence 10%
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Impact | Significant impact on a large number of older adults |
| Innovation | Originality and creativity of the idea |
| Feasibility | Practical implementation within 12 months |
| User Experience | Ease of use and suitability for elderly users |
| Technical Excellence | Code quality and prototype performance |
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
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Certificate of Achievement
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Certificate of Achievement
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Do not post complaints, negative comments, personal issues, or anything that could damage the competition’s reputation in public chat rooms.
• Please use the official LINE OA channel to contact organizers: LINE ID: @droneacademy.
• Any violation will result in immediate removal without prior notice. - Respect the organizers and judges. Do not create or contribute to a negative atmosphere during the competition or disrupt the sense of community.
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All participants and guardians must thoroughly read all competition details before asking questions.
• Please avoid repeated or unnecessary questions that are already addressed in the guidelines. - Applicants with a known history of inappropriate behavior—such as disrespectful speech, aggression, or lack of cooperation—will not be accepted.
- All decisions made by the judges and organizing committee are final and cannot be contested.
- Plagiarism or using code/content without proper citation will result in disqualification.
- Any disrespectful speech or behavior towards organizers or judges will lead to immediate disqualification.
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Disqualified participants will not be eligible for any certificates from the organizers or associated institutions (including NASA, if applicable).
• If you wish to appeal, please contact the organizers politely. - Do not promote any unrelated events or activities without prior approval from the organizing team.
- If any team member violates these rules, the entire team will be disqualified.
During October – December after NASA Space App of each year
At this moment, as a local leader of NASA Space Apps, you can join for free, but some of the competitions may require a special entry fee
Teams can have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 members.
The competition will be held Online on October 5-6, 2024.
Through the organizer’s official LINE OA channel only. LINE ID: @droneth
One team with the highest score that also meets the 90% or higher scoring criteria. All participating teams from both Thailand and Singapore will be considered. In case of tied scores, the judges’ decision is final and at their discretion.
6-18 years old (divided into appropriate age categories)
The organizers will announce the results on the website within 1-2 weeks.
After the registration closes, the organizing team will contact you and provide the ZOOM link to join the competition 1-2 days before the event.
You must fill out the form for each team member to create your team.
Yes, you can add more members.
For details, please inquire through the organizer’s official LINE OA channel. LINE ID: @droneth only.
From now until September 25, 2024.
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