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Advancing Innovation in Aging Through Industry Collaboration

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Geriatrics Engineering at Johns Hopkins offers unparalleled opportunities for companies, startups, and innovators looking to shape the future of aging through cutting-edge research, technology development, and clinical partnership.

A Catalyst for Collaboration with Industry & Startups

We operate with an open-innovation mindset designed to accelerate progress in med-tech, digital health, and aging-focused solutions

Our teams provide:

  • A real-world testbed for co-developing, validating, and refining technologies designed for older adults.
  • Direct access to clinical insights, allowing companies to understand user needs and refine solutions with accuracy and impact.
  • Mutual value exchange—startups gain unparalleled research and clinical access, while clinicians gain early exposure to frontier technologies shaping the future of care.

A Launchpad for Commercialization and Deployment

A Launchpad for Commercialization and Deployment

Our environment is intentionally built to help partners move from concept to market with speed and evidence-driven confidence.

Industry partners benefit from:

  • Streamlined pathways for translating research into commercial products.
  • Collaboration opportunities with Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, the FastForward incubator, and leading external accelerators.
  • Support in scaling promising aging-focused innovations beyond the lab and into homes, clinics, and communities worldwide.

Connect With Us

To explore collaboration or discuss sponsored research opportunities, please contact:

Megan Howie
Senior Associate Dean, Corporate and Global Partnerships
megan@jhu.edu