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DCB Open Innovation Challenge<\/p>\n

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DCB Open Innovation Challenge<\/p>\n

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The Challenge<\/p>\n

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Can your idea change diabetes management forever?<\/h2>\n

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In the last years, diabetes technology has made enormous progress in improving the lives of people with diabetes. However, there is still a great unmet need for innovative technology solutions that help ease the burden of diabetes and improve the lives of people who have it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore we invite start-ups and innovators to share their ideas and projects on diabetes management. We will provide our expertise, network of experts and access to funding to help develop and accelerate selected projects.<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Sign up to our Innovation Plattform to view all submitted ideas and contribute to community discussions \u2013 and follow us on Social Media to always stay in the loop!<\/p>\n

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The Day of Innovation<\/p>\n

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Join us at this year\u2019s Day of Innovation for an evening of celebration and forward-thinking. Taking place on November 5, 2025, from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. at sitem-insel in Bern, this event promises to be a dynamic gathering of innovators, entrepreneurs, and healthcare leaders.<\/p>\n

Throughout the day, you’ll discover visionary start-up pitches, hear inspiring keynotes, and experience insightful presentations. With ample opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and explore the future of diabetes technology, this is more than just an event\u2014it’s a celebration of progress, creativity, and collaboration.<\/p>\n

We will reveal the winner of the 5th DCB Open Innovation Challenge during the Ap\u00e9ro Riche.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The DCB Start-Up Night<\/p>\n

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Join us at this year\u2019s DCB Start-Up Night on 3 October, 2024, for an evening of innovation and celebration as we announce the winners of the largest Innovation Challenge in diabetes.<\/p>\n

Hosted by Greta Ehlers and Ema Grabenweger, the event features a keynote by Fariba Buchheim, who just recently released her short film \u201cDear Pancreas\u201d about her own experience of living with type 1 diabetes. In her keynote \u201cMaking the Invisible Visible: Raising Awareness About Living with Type 1 Diabetes through Film\u201d, she will share insights in the making of. As the highlight of the night, you will witness the final six pitches, the commencing selection of this year\u2019s winner and award ceremony. To end the night on a high note, you can network with like-minded entrepeneurs, experts and people living with diabetes over food, drinks and live DJ music.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss this unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge diabetes innovations and celebrate the visionaries driving change. Secure your spot for the Swiss Diabetes Tech Symposium and the DCB Start-Up Night now:<\/p>\n

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More than 350 projects & start-ups …<\/h1>\n

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… have applied to our Innovation Challenge the past three years. We launched the Challenge in 2021, with the aim of finding innovative solutions in diabetes technology on a global level. Since then, more than 840 members from more than 40 countries have joined our Innovation Platform \u2013 and they all share one common goal: to make life with diabetes easier.<\/p>\n

Find out more below!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Find out more below!<\/p>\n

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What’s in it for you?<\/h1>\n

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Do you have an innovative idea to facilitate change diabetes management forever? Want to see how your idea becomes reality? Do you have valuable insights to help co-create the diabetes technology of tomorrow? Do you have feedback to share with others in the community?<\/p>\n

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