Booklet: 24 innovations to transform the lives of people with dementia
24 April 2024
Technology can be transformative for people living with dementia. In the absence of a cure, assistive technologies play a vital role in helping people communicate, manage daily tasks, enjoy life, and live independently at home for longer.
The Longitude Prize on Dementia puts the spotlight on promising innovators working on dementia care solutions globally. The £4 million international challenge prize offers staged funding and expert support to teams working on personalised, adaptable, user-friendly technologies co-created with people living with dementia.
In June 2023, we announced 24 semi-finalists, from 8 different countries including Colombia, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.
Our innovators have demonstrated prodigious flair and commitment to using the latest advances in technology, AI, and machine learning in combination with user data and testing to create innovations for people living with dementia. From apps that alleviate sundowning symptoms, to a digital “yellow brick road” for navigation, the technologies fuse innovation, evidence, ethical practice, and a good dose of empathy to solve complex problems.
To date each semi-finalist has received the first grant round of £80,000 and expert support for 12 months (June 2023-May 2024), to help bring their ideas to life. At the heart of the prize is a commitment to co-creation – putting those with lived experience of dementia at the centre of the design process.
In the following pages, we introduce the international teams and their trailblazing solutions.