American Diabetes Association
The top five applicants will be selected to participate in the challenge and the top 10 runners-up will have the opportunity to display their business pitches in the room pre- and post-event. Those participating in the challenge will have five minutes to present their ideas to the panel of judges and audience members and five minutes to answer questions. Three winners—selected based on the popular vote from both the judges and audience—will have the opportunity to speak privately with funders (the judges) for the chance to make their idea a reality.
About the Program
At the American Diabetes Association (ADA), we are dedicated to advancing care that will improve the lives of everyone affected by diabetes—until the day we find a cure. To that end, we’re on the lookout for game-changing ideas from developing companies that will transform care. If you think your startup’s business proposal fits this bill, join us for the Innovation Challenge happening onstage at the ADA’s Scientific Sessions—the world’s largest diabetes conference—to pitch your ideas, vie for funding, and gain exposure in front of the thought-leaders and experts of diabetes care.