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Grants of up to £100,000 Available to Support Innovations for People with Dementia (UK)

The Alzheimer’s Society is offering up to £100,000 and a year‑long partnership in business support to UK innovators poised to transform dementia care. The funding which is being made available through its Accelerator Programme supports early‑stage businesses, academics, designers or entrepreneurs (UK residents aged 18 +) whose innovations already demonstrate proof of concept and traction.

Funded projects can be digital or physical solutions addressing any point along the dementia pathway from early diagnosis to end‑of‑life care or simply making everyday tasks easier for those living with dementia

Since its launch in 2019, the programme has backed 17 startups and reached more than 100,000 people affected by In June 2025.

Previously supported projects include:

  • Neu Health, a symptom‑monitoring app to deliver proactive dementia care,
  • Hydro Care, a remote hydration‑tracking device to prevent dehydration‑related complications

By blending significant funding with expert innovation mentorship and co‑creation with people living with dementia, the Accelerator aims to support scalable, impactful innovations capable of improving quality of life and reducing strain on carers and health services.

The closing date for applications is 18 September 2025.

 

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21st August 2025