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"2026 Diabetes Innovation Grants | Beyond Barriers Accelerator" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
2026 Diabetes Innovation Grants | Beyond Barriers Accelerator is sponsored by Beyond Type 1. The Beyond Barriers Innovation Accelerator supports organizations developing solutions to improve the lives of people impacted by any type of diabetes, with a focus on addressing barriers to care in underserved communities.
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2026 Diabetes Innovation Grants | Beyond Barriers Accelerator Ready to Move? Join our Fitness Challenge Ready to Move? Join our Fitness Challenge Fueling the Future of Diabetes Care In 2026, Beyond Type 1 is providing grants of up to $50,000 and mentorship to support innovative solutions in diabetes care.
Apply by Tuesday, April 28, 2026 for funding. Awardees will be announced in May. 2026 Innovation Accelerator Support to Move Diabetes Solutions Forward Through the 2026 Beyond Barriers Innovation Accelerator , Beyond Type 1 is supporting organizations that are developing solutions to improve the lives of people impacted by any type of diabetes.
This year, Beyond Type 1 is partnering with MATTER to not only provide grant funding, but offer mentorship and support to help position this meaningful work. If you’re building solutions that help people get diagnosed earlier, access care more easily or live well with diabetes—we want to work with you. Accelerating New Solutions in Diabetes Care Some people are diagnosed too late.
Others are misdiagnosed. Stigma is a constant barrier. And many never receive the education, community or encouragement needed to manage diabetes confidently.
These challenges are even greater in communities that already face barriers to healthcare access. Through the Beyond Barriers program, Beyond Type 1 is working to change that—supporting organizations and social entrepreneurs bringing solutions directly into the communities that need them most.
We’re supporting organizations, social entrepreneurs and mission-focused companies that have a track record of working in communities with limited access or high barriers to healthcare and are working on innovative solutions to some of the most urgent challenges in diabetes. Your work might focus on: Developing new technologies, research initiatives, or care models that improve outcomes for people with diabetes.
Solutions may be early-stage ideas or growing programs —as long as they have a clear path to impact and the ability to measure results. Helping more people receive accurate and timely diabetes diagnoses , including screening for type 1 diabetes. Addressing diabetes stigma or weight-related stigma that can prevent people living with any type of diabetes from seeking care.
Creating programs that improve access to education, support, or diabetes management resources . We will provide grants ranging from $5k - $50k for eligible organizations or mission-focused companies. Grantees will receive several months of mentorship and innovation accelerator curriculum to help position your work between May and November 2026.
Receive step-by-step support along your journey from the MATTER and Beyond Type 1 teams. As a grant awardee, you join a community of changemakers shaping the future of diabetes care, culminating in a supportive, in-person event in November 2026. Submit Your Application by April 28 We welcome applications from organizations, social entrepreneurs and mission-focused companies across the United States working to improve diabetes outcomes.
Organizations or entrepreneurs building digital tools, screening technologies, remote monitoring systems or AI-powered solutions. Nonprofits + Community Organizations Leading programs that increase awareness, support early screening, reduce stigma or advance health equity. Providers + Clinical Networks Clinics, hospitals, and health systems improving diagnostic accuracy, screening protocols and access to care.
Academic + Research Institutions Teams piloting evidence-based solutions, diagnostic tools or education initiatives. Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Applications Open Tuesday, April 28, 2026: Applications Close Mid-May 2026: Cohort Selected + Announced May – November 2026: Accelerator Program November 14, 2026: Closing Event Impact of Innovations Grants Beyond Type 1 has previously supported organizations creating meaningful change.
In 2025, we supported our partners with $200,000 through the Innovation Grant program.
Our previous partners include: Glucose Guide by Hangry Woman Mobile Healthcare Association Morehouse School of Medicine Friendship Baptist Church Lambda Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital PrimeCare Community Health Centers Lawndale Christian Health Center A health equity initiative of Beyond Type 1 The program focuses on removing barriers that prevent people with diabetes from receiving timely care—especially in underserved communities.
Our work prioritizes: Earlier diabetes detection Improving access to education and care The goal is simple: ensure every person affected by diabetes has the opportunity to #LiveBeyond their diagnosis.
MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, includes more than 1,100 current and alumni startups from around the world, working together with dozens of hospitals and health systems, universities and industry-leading companies to build the future of healthcare. Together, the MATTER community is accelerating innovation, advancing care and improving lives. For more information, visit matter.
health and follow @MATTERhealth . Apply by the April 28 Deadline If your organization is working on a solution that could transform diabetes care, we invite you to apply. Help us accelerate innovation, improve health equity, and expand access to life-changing diabetes care.
To view Terms + Conditions of the 2026 Innovation Accelerator Grant program, please view the attached resource. Beyond Barriers, a Beyond Type 1 program, is supported by the following sponsors: Stay up to date with our newsletter
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations or mission-focused companies developing solutions to improve the lives of people with any type of diabetes, especially those addressing barriers to healthcare access in underserved communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 28, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2026 Diabetes Innovation Grants | Beyond Barriers Accelerator is funded by Beyond Type 1. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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