2025 Mid-Year Review: APAC Startups Driving Global Impact in Elder Care and Sustainable Tech
APAC startups aren’t just solving local problems, building the future of aging, healthcare, and climate resilience on a global scale. (Source: Fotor AI)
In the first quarter of 2025, tech startup funding in Southeast Asia surged by 30.79%, reaching USD 909 million, according to market intelligence platform Tracxn, with a strong rebound from USD 695 million in Q4 2024. This renewed investor momentum reflects growing confidence in tech ventures that address pressing regional and global challenges, especially in healthcare and eldercare innovations. Across the Asia-Pacific region, startups are launching AI-driven diagnostics, remote monitoring tools, and sustainable care models, positioning the region as a key driver of innovation for aging societies and climate-resilient health systems.
9 APAC Startups to Watch in 2025:
AI & Semiconductors: Powering Predictive Care
1. DeepSeek (China)
What: Open-source AI models for low-power devices
Impact: Enables cost-efficient eldercare tools like health prediction and fall detection
Website: https://www.deepseek.com/
2. Sogni AI (Singapore)
What: Decentralized GPU rendering for diagnostics
Impact: Speeds up telemedicine and chronic disease screening, especially in dementia care
Website: https://www.sogni.ai/
Sustainability Tech: Greener Aging Ecosystems
3. Lodestone Energy (New Zealand)
What: Agrivoltaic solar farms
Impact: Cuts energy costs for retirement communities and reduces CO₂ footprint
Website: https://lodestoneenergy.co.nz/
4. Rize (Singapore)
What: Climate-smart rice farming
Impact: Ensures food security for aging nations; cuts 500M tons of emissions by 2040
HealthTech: AI-Powered Aging Solutions
Website: https://www.rize.farm/
5. Health2Sync (Taiwan)
What: AI-integrated CGM systems
Impact: 22% fewer hospitalizations in elderly diabetics through remote monitoring
Website: https://www.health2sync.com/
6. Silvia Health (China)
What: Predictive care for menopause and osteoporosis
Impact: Targets gender-specific aging issues with scalable AI health tools
Website: https://en.silvia.io/
7. Neuroglee (Singapore)
What: At-home cognitive therapy for neurodegenerative conditions
Impact: Reduces need for institutional care for dementia patients
Fintech Innovation: Financial Access for Aging Societies
Website: https://www.neuroglee.com/
8. LenDenClub (India)
What: P2P microloans platform
Impact: Empowers elderly entrepreneurs to fund community care projects
Website: https://www.lendenclub.com/
9. Earlybird AI (Singapore)
What: Automated accounting for care facilities
Impact: Cuts admin costs, enabling more budget for frontline caregiving
Website: https://www.getearlybird.ai/
Emerging Trends in Elder Care Innovation from APAC
1. Personalized AI-Driven Care
Startups like MoleculeMind (Japan) use AI for early-stage detection and treatment of age-related diseases, reducing the long-term burden on healthcare systems.
2. Sustainable Senior Living
Solutions like Lodestone's solar-agriculture farms and “Who Gives a Crap”’s eco-supply chain model support circular aging economies with reduced environmental impact.
3. Digital Upskilling for Care Workers
With 39% of firms investing in training, APAC equips caregivers to use robotics and telehealth, closing the tech gap in senior services.
4. Resilient Medical Supply Chains
37% of APAC businesses now vet suppliers for sustainability, ensuring eldercare products are ethically sourced and consistently delivered.
Why It Matters: Global Lessons from APAC's
Cost Reduction: AI and automation cut long-term care expenses by up to 30% (e.g., Health2Sync’s remote monitoring).
Accessibility: Fintech innovations like MaiCoin’s crypto staking bridge funding gaps for underinsured seniors.
Environmental Alignment: Sustainable tech aligns with the WHO’s climate-resilient health systems framework, critical for aging populations vulnerable to climate shocks.
Discover the Future of Smart Care at Cares Expo Taipei 2025
Technology redefines how we support aging societies, and Taiwan stands at the center of this transformation. As a regional hub linking Northeast and Southeast Asia, and with a strong foundation in innovation, Taiwan is the ideal gateway to the broader APAC care market.
At CareTech Zone, part of Cares Expo Taipei 2025, you'll find the latest breakthroughs in AI, IoT, assistive devices, smart home systems, and digital health solutions—all designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors and improve care delivery across settings.
Caretech Cluster: Products Showcasing
🔹 Smart Care – Showcasing innovative technologies that revolutionize caregiving.
🔹 Tech Solutions in LTC Facilities – Showcasing high-quality equipment for accommodation facilities, designed to enhance care quality and efficiency.
🔹 Hospital at Home (HAH) – The future of home-based hospitalization through advanced telemedicine, reducing the strain on medical facilities.
🔹 Smart Assistive Devices – Featuring smart assistive and rehabilitation equipment designed for seniors.
👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore how startups in Europe and North America shape the future of aging care and sustainable innovation.
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