American Diabetes Association Announces Diabetes Innovation Challenge Winners

ORLANDO, Fla., June 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The American Diabetes Association (ADA) today announced the winners of its Innovation Challenge competition. Innovators showcased novel ideas in diabetes care in front of a panel of potential funders and an audience of field experts with the goal of advancing innovative solutions for people with diabetes, their families and caregivers. Five finalists presented their ideas from the main stage at ADA's 84th Scientific Sessions, and three winners were selected: Diatech Diabetes, Spotlight Communications and Symbio Cell Tech.

The competition comes at a time when more than 38 million Americans are affected by diabetes. Increasing efforts to curb the disease's spread, along with advances in technology and scientific understanding, have created a growing market for diabetes startups.

“These innovators have presented groundbreaking ideas that bring ADA's vision of a life free from diabetes and all its burdens closer to reality. We are proud to support new advances in diabetes research and treatment,” said Robert Gabbay, ADA's chief scientific and medical officer. “We congratulate the awardees, thank them for their efforts, and look forward to seeing what comes next.”

This year's winners and finalists are:

Winner: Diatech Diabetes A software platform that improves infusion failure detection in insulin pumps and automated insulin infusion (AID) systems. The mobile app is integrated with the insulin pump to help diabetics monitor their infusions and avoid hyperglycemia.

Winner: Spotlight Communications A clinical tool that addresses patient-identified priorities and instantly maps resources to meet unmet physical, mental and social health needs.

Winner: Symbio Cell Tech A biotherapy for type 1 diabetes patients that does not require an encapsulation device or anti-rejection drugs.

Finalist: Spect A smartphone-enabled telemedicine platform for eye exams that trains medical assistants and returns diagnostic reports in minutes.

Finalists: Valendo Health Implementing a program to address the endocrinologist shortage, starting with improving clinical capabilities and enhancing patient care by providing telehealth and remote patient monitoring services.

The application period for next year's Innovation Challenge will open in January 2025.

About the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions The American Diabetes Association's 84th Scientific Sessions, the world's largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention and treatment, will be held June 21-24 in Orlando, Florida. More than 11,000 leading physicians, scientists and medical professionals from around the world are expected to convene both in-person and virtually to present cutting-edge diabetes research, treatment recommendations and cure advances. Attendees will have exclusive access to thousands of unique research presentations and will participate in inspiring and engaging interactions with leading diabetes experts. Join the scientific session conversation by using #ADAScientificSessions on social media.

About the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization working to stop the spread of diabetes and help people living with diabetes stay healthy. For 83 years, ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage and prevent diabetes, while tirelessly working to develop a cure. Through advocacy, program development and education, we strive to improve the quality of life for the 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes connects us. What we do next connects us for life. To learn more or get involved, visit diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociacin Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn) and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).

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Source: American Diabetes Association

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