Updated Deadline, 2 Days Left! Submit your application today to be part of the First Ever Diabetes Innovation Challenge.

The Diabetes Innovation Challenge is brought to you by the T1D Exchange and the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2) at UMass. The Challenge offers medical device and biotech entrepreneurs the chance to win in-kind awards and receive critical early and later-stage validation of their ideas and products specific to Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Innovation Challenge is a proposal- and presentation-based competition for small companies in the T1 and T2 space that are making real progress towards better outcomes for those diagnosed.

The world needs more effective, functional and affordable technology solutions for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. With the Diabetes Innovation Challenge, we encourage entrepreneurs to bring forth technologies that address these real clinical needs.

Competition entries are judged on:

• Technical, economic and regulatory feasibility
• Contribution to the health and quality of life for those living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• Technological innovation
• Potential for commercialization

DATES AND DEADLINES

• Finals: Up to six early stage project applicants will present to panel of judges at Royal Sonesta Boston
• Finals: Up to six translational project applicants will present to panel of judges at Royal Sonesta Boston
• Up to 20 noteworthy applicants will be offered poster presentation space at Royal Sonesta Boston

Oct. 21, 2016 – Up to two awardees will be invited to present at T1D Exchange’s 2016 Innovations in Care meeting.

GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION

• Read about eligibility and the application guidelines
  
• Submit a Diabetes Innovation Challenge Application 
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