Speakers and participants had a great time at the Focus Day at BEA in Bern last Saturday! The event at the new Festhalle brought together innovators from across healthcare, with a spotlight on how we can improve patient care and drive digital medicine forward.

A highlight for DCB was the presentation of CEO Derek Brandt, who shared the vision of Diabetes Center Berne. He emphasized how we are committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes through our cutting-edge translational projects.

It was inspiring to be part of such a forward-thinking event, where healthcare leaders like Christoph Ammann, Simon Rothen, and others shared their insights on the future of medicine in Bern. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success!

Transform Diabetes Care: Your Innovation Could Change Lives

More than 537 million people worldwide live with diabetes, facing daily challenges in managing their condition. Technological innovations have played a crucial role in simplifying diabetes management.

The DCB Open Innovation Challenge, launched in 2021, aims to bridge these gaps by fostering translational research in diabetes technology. Our goal is to identify groundbreaking solutions that enhance the quality of life for those affected by diabetes. Whether you’re a researcher, healthcare professional, start-up founder, or someone living with diabetes, your ideas are invaluable. We’re seeking diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to push diabetes technology forward.

Join and benefit

Following the initial selection phase, the Top 15 teams will enter a mentoring program with expert guidance. From there, the Top 5 teams will be chosen to participate in an exclusive Bootcamp in Switzerland (September 8–11, 2025), where they will receive tailored coaching, mentoring, and media training.

Additionally, finalists will have the opportunity to present their ideas at the DTM Meeting in the USA from October 27-30, 2025. This event offers a fantastic chance to gain exposure in the USA, thanks to our ongoing collaboration with the Diabetes Technology Society.

Finally, the competition will culminate at the Day of Innovation & Award Ceremony in Bern, Switzerland (November 5, 2025), where an international expert jury will select the winning project.

The winning project will be selected by an international expert jury and rewarded with USD 100,000 in funding and in-kind support – making the DCB Open Innovation Challenge the world’s largest diabetes technology award with international appeal. You will get access to a global network of experts from the field – all while your idea remains entirely yours.

Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your innovation into reality.

Submit your idea by April 30, 2025, on our innovation platform: innovation.dcberne.com