The DiaPS – Diabetes and Sport Peer Support project has taken another step towards expanding its impact by applying to the DCB Innovation Challenge, an international programme that supports innovative ideas and solutions aimed at improving the lives of people living with diabetes.

The application represents an opportunity to present DiaPS to a wider network of experts, innovators, healthcare professionals, and organisations working to shape the future of diabetes care.

Showcasing innovation in diabetes support

The DCB Innovation Challenge brings together projects that have the potential to create meaningful change through innovative approaches and practical solutions. By applying, the DiaPS consortium aims to demonstrate how digital peer support, education, and community engagement can complement traditional diabetes care and empower people to lead active lives.

The DiaPS platform combines expert-reviewed educational content with a peer support community, helping people living with Type 1 Diabetes navigate the challenges of sport and everyday life.

An opportunity to connect and learn

Beyond the competition itself, participation in the DCB Innovation Challenge offers valuable opportunities to exchange ideas with experts and fellow innovators from around the world. It provides a platform to receive feedback, establish new partnerships, and explore future possibilities for collaboration.

For the DiaPS consortium, the application reflects a continued commitment to improving the platform and ensuring it meets the real needs of people living with diabetes.

Looking towards the future

Applying to the DCB Innovation Challenge is another milestone in the project’s journey to increase the visibility and long-term sustainability of DiaPS. By engaging with the international innovation ecosystem, the project continues to strengthen its ambition of becoming a trusted digital resource for people living with diabetes who want to stay active in sport.