OST – University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland is pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership: Together with the Age-Stiftung, the Age Innovation Prize will continue from 2026 to 2028. This continuation is possible after the successful completion of the Switzerland-wide AGE-INT research program.
Since its introduction, the Age Innovation Prize has been an important catalyst for innovation in the field of aging. The aim is to promote projects that improve the lives of older people in the long term. The focus is now not only on technological innovations, but also on social innovations. This is our response to the growing importance of social solutions to the challenges of demographic change.
The jury
Fleur Jaccard, Managing Director Age-Stiftung, joins the otherwise unchanged jury, which thus brings together expertise from the sectors of industry, innovation, social services, and public services:
- Nils Baer, Swisscom
- Nathalie Betschmann, City of Zurich
- Ivan Büchi, Margerite GmbH
- Dr. Hans Ebinger, Switzerland Innovation Park Ost
- Simone Eicher, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences
- Dr. Alain Gut, Swico, Swiss Cyber Experts, Impact by AGON
- Prof. Dr. Francois Höpflinger, Center for Gerontology at the University of Zurich
- Fleur Jaccard, Age-Stiftung
- Diana Rödl
- Dr. Beat Vollenwyder, SBB
- Prof. Dr. Katarzyna Wac, University of Geneva
- Dr. Daniele Zaccaria, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
The team behind the prize
The Age Innovation Prize was initiated by the Institute for Ageing Research and has been successfully organized ever since. Behind the prize is a dedicated team: Cornelia Ursprung, Cora Pauli, Samira Hüsler, and Rhea Braunwalder.
Outlook
This partnership sends a strong signal for the future: the Age Innovation Prize remains a key driver of innovation in aging and will grow even more relevant thanks to its expanded focus on social innovation.
For more information on the Age Innovation Prize and the upcoming call, visit: Age Innovation Prize
If you would like to be informed about the start of the process or have any questions, please contact us.