Call for Proposals: BC Diabetes Research Network
Type 2 Diabetes Spark Innovation Challenge
Do you have an idea with potential to spark change for British Columbians living with Type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 Diabetes Spark Innovation Challenge is a research competition to spark innovation, collaboration and change in approach to Type 2 Diabetes.
Presented by UBC and supported by Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) the Type 2 Diabetes Spark Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for new or existing partners to look at the challenge of type 2 diabetes and design innovative solutions for type 2 diabetes prevention, management, and remission.
Successful proposals will be invited to present at a special event on September 20th in Kelowna BC. All researchers, clinicians, trainees, staff and community partners are welcome to attend- registration is free.
Funding Opportunity: Type 2 Diabetes Spark Innovation Challenge
Submission Deadline: 6 September 2023
Funding Available: $25,000. One grand prize of $15,000 and one runner-up prize of $10,000 from teams that have an innovative idea, product, or concept in the areas of prevention, treatment, or reversal of type 2 diabetes and its complications.
Award Term: 1 year, non-renewable
Event Registration Deadline: 14 September 2023
Event Registration Cost: Free
Event and Presentation: 20 September 2023 | Kelowna, BC
T2D Spark Event Landing Page: https://event.fourwaves.com/t2dspark
Proposal Submission Link: https://event.fourwaves.com/t2dspark/submission
Registration Link: https://event.fourwaves.com/t2dspark/registration
For additional questions, please contact the BC Diabetes Research Network: info@diabetesbc.ca.