Redefine aging through intergenerational innovation
VillageCore is a nonprofit that unites generations to innovate and thrive. We bring students and older adults together to learn technology side by side, build AgeTech solutions with the people who will use them, and support the caregivers who hold families together.
Who VillageCore serves
We work with three groups at once: older adults who want to keep learning and contributing, students and early-career technologists who want real projects and mentors, and family or professional caregivers looking for practical support.
Aging affects every family, and the number of older adults is growing worldwide. Most technology built for this stage of life is still designed without the people it is meant to serve. VillageCore exists to close that gap by putting generations in the same room.
How it works
Our programs run as short, structured cohorts rather than open-ended courses. InterGen Innovators is a six-week program where mixed-age teams learn AI and VR and prototype solutions for aging in place. The Invention Lab gives AgeTech founders and researchers direct access to older adults who test and shape their products. The AgeTech Think Tank shares what we learn through research and a podcast hosted by our founder, Yasmin Shah.
Alongside the programs, our Marketplace curates caregiving and vibrant-aging products, and our Resources library collects guides and tools for caregivers.
What it costs and what to expect
InterGen Innovators is free to join. Volunteering and partnership conversations are also free. Some marketplace items are affiliate products, which we disclose on those pages, and a small number of services such as pitch deck review have paid tiers.
We are a nonprofit with limited cohort sizes, so programs run on a schedule and places can fill. If a cohort is full, joining the community list is the fastest way to hear about the next one.
Explore more of VillageCore
- InterGen Innovators, our six-week intergenerational program
- the Invention Lab for AgeTech founders
- the AgeTech Think Tank podcast and research
- caregiving guides and resources
- the team and board behind VillageCore
Frequently asked questions
What does VillageCore actually do?
We run intergenerational programs that teach technology to mixed-age teams, an Invention Lab where AgeTech products are tested with older adults, and a research and podcast arm called the AgeTech Think Tank. We also curate caregiving resources and products.
Who can join VillageCore programs?
Students, older adults, caregivers, volunteers, and AgeTech companies all take part. InterGen Innovators is open to both students and older adults and is free to join.
Is VillageCore a nonprofit?
Yes. VillageCore is a nonprofit organization. You can reach the team at info@villagecore.org.
Sources and further reading
VillageCore is a nonprofit uniting generations to innovate and thrive. Contact info@villagecore.org.