Innovation Challenge

Meet the 2026 Innovation Challenge Winners!​

Five innovative companies took the stage at the American Diabetes Association’s 2026 Scientific Sessions. Meet this year's winners and discover the ideas helping shape the future of diabetes care.​

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Diabetes Innovation Challenge 2026

Overview

Each year, the Innovation Challenge invites emerging companies in diabetes research and care to pitch novel solutions that address real-world needs for people with diabetes, their families, and caregivers. Five finalists take the big stage at the ADA’s annual Scientific Sessions—the world’s largest diabetes conference—to showcase their ideas and gain exposure in front of thought leaders, diabetes care experts, and an audience of professionals, including primary care professionals, researchers, nurses, pharmacists, diabetes educators, endocrinologists, and pharmaceutical industry leaders.

Meet the 2026 Winners

This year’s Innovation Challenge spotlighted cutting-edge solutions aimed at tackling the everyday challenges faced by people living with diabetes. After a competitive selection process and live pitches at the ADA’s 2026 Scientific Sessions, these three standout companies emerged as winners—each bringing a bold, novel approach to transforming diabetes care. In a first for the Innovation Challenge, second place resulted in a tie. We congratulate all three companies and look forward to watching their continued progress and accomplishments. 

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Vijit Sabnis, Co-founder & CEO, Adaptyx Biosciences
1st Place

Vijit Sabnis
Co-founder & CEO, Adaptyx Biosciences

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Megha Poddar, Co-founder & CMO, Nymble Health
2nd Place

Megha Poddar, MD
Co-founder & CMO, Nymble Health

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Eyal Nouri, CEO, Silverstream Medical
2nd Place

Eyal Nouri
CEO, Silverstream Medical