Innovation Challenge

2025 Innovation Challenge

The Innovation Challenge is back for its third year! Five innovative companies will take the stage on June 21 at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions—the world’s largest diabetes conference!

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Researcher presenting at ADA Diabetes Innovation Challenge

Meet the Finalists

These top five companies have been selected to showcase their bold ideas addressing the everyday challenges faced by people with diabetes at the 85th Scientific Sessions.

Stay tuned as we will announce the top three winners in June!

Overview

Every year at the ADA’s Scientific Sessions, the Innovation Challenge invites emerging companies in the field of diabetes research and care to pitch novel ideas tackling the everyday problems faced by people with diabetes, their families, and caregivers. Startups compete for the chance to bring their vision to life and showcase their work to a panel of expert judges and an audience of professionals in the field—including primary care doctors, researchers, nurses, pharmacists, diabetes educators, endocrinologists, pharmaceutical industry leaders, and more.

This year, the 85th Scientific Sessions is taking place in Chicago, IL, from June 20–23 at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Learn more about the 85th Scientific Sessions.

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Winners of innovation challenge on stage at ADA scientific sessions