Global Recognition Honors Silverstream’s Vision to Transform Diabetic Wound Care and Limb Preservation from Hospital to Home
Jerusalem, Israel – August 09, 2026 – Silverstream Medical Ltd., a medical technology company dedicated to advanced wound care, infection prevention, and limb preservation, today announced that it has been selected as one of only three winners worldwide of the prestigious 2026 Innovation Challenge presented by the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) during the organization’s 2026 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Innovation Challenge recognizes breakthrough technologies and emerging companies with the potential to transform the future of diabetes care. Following presentations before a panel of expert judges and a live audience of healthcare leaders, researchers, investors, and clinicians, Silverstream Medical was selected as one of three winners of the 2026 Innovation Challenge.
The ADA recognized Silverstream Medical for its vision of “bridging the gap from hospital to home with one solution for limb preservation.”
The award was announced from the main stage of the ADA’s Scientific Sessions, the world’s largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care, attended annually by thousands of physicians, surgeons, endocrinologists, researchers, wound care specialists, and healthcare decision-makers from around the globe.
Commenting on the Innovation Challenge winners, Jane Ruan, the ADA’s vice president of strategy, emphasized the importance of advancing innovative solutions that improve the lives of people living with diabetes.
“There is tremendous excitement around advances in diabetes care right now. We’re proud to support continued innovation and investment in possibilities that bring us ever closer to the ADA’s vision of a life free of diabetes and all its burdens,” said Ruan.
As a winner, Silverstream Medical will gain access to the ADA’s post-challenge accelerator program, designed to support continued growth and innovation and powered by ScaleHealth, and is eligible for consideration for investment through the ADA’s Innovation Fund.
Recognition from the World’s Leading Diabetes Organization
In its official award notification, the ADA stated:
“Congratulations on being selected as a Top Three Winner of the 2026 Innovation Challenge at the 86th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association.”
The organization further recognized Silverstream Medical’s contribution to addressing the challenges faced by people living with diabetes:
“We’re proud to celebrate the impact your creative thinking and innovative ideas will have in addressing the everyday challenges faced by people with diabetes.”
The ADA concluded:
“We believe that innovation is essential to realizing a world free from the burden of diabetes, and that the solutions our field needs will come from visionaries like you.”
Addressing One of the Greatest Unmet Needs in Diabetes Care
Diabetes affects more than half a billion people worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of chronic wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, infection-related hospitalizations, and lower-limb amputations.
Every year, millions of people develop diabetic foot complications that can lead to prolonged hospitalization, reduced quality of life, disability, and amputation. Despite advances in healthcare, limb preservation remains one of the most urgent challenges facing clinicians and healthcare systems globally.
Silverstream Medical has developed innovative wound management solutions, led by SilverStream Solution, designed to support wound cleansing, infection prevention, biofilm management, moisture balance, and continuity of care throughout the entire patient journey-from the operating room and wound clinic to rehabilitation and home care.
By enabling healthcare professionals and individuals to utilize a single solution throughout the continuum of care, SilverStream Solution helps simplify treatment protocols, improve treatment consistency, support patient compliance, and reduce the complexity associated with transitions between care settings.
Leadership Perspectives
Eyal Nouri, Chief Executive Officer of Silverstream Medical, commented:
“Winning the ADA’s Innovation Challenge represents a significant milestone for Silverstream Medical and reinforces the growing recognition of the importance of limb preservation in diabetes care. We are honored to join the ADA’s post-challenge ScaleHealth accelerator program and look forward to working alongside industry leaders, healthcare innovators, and strategic partners as we continue to expand our impact globally.”
Elya Presman, COO & Head of Clinical Affairs, of Silverstream Medical, added:
“Being recognized by the American Diabetes Association as one of the top three innovations in diabetes care is an extraordinary honor for our company. This achievement reflects the dedication of our employees, clinical partners, distributors, and healthcare professionals who share our commitment to improving outcomes for people living with diabetes and chronic wounds. We are proud that our vision for limb preservation has been recognized on one of the world’s most respected healthcare stages.
Our mission has always extended beyond wound treatment. We believe that preserving a limb means preserving independence, mobility, dignity, and quality of life. Every diabetic foot ulcer successfully managed and every amputation prevented represents a life changed. SilverStream Solution was developed to bridge the gap between hospital and home care, providing healthcare professionals and individuals with a consistent solution throughout the continuum of care. This recognition by the ADA validates years of scientific, clinical, and commercial efforts dedicated to helping clinicians achieve better outcomes for their patients.”
Alon Raivit, Vice President of Sales & Business Development, said:
“The global burden of diabetic foot complications continues to grow rapidly. Healthcare professionals need practical, effective solutions that can support their patients across hospitals, outpatient clinics, community healthcare settings, and home care. This award demonstrates the importance of innovation that can bridge these care environments and improve continuity of treatment. We look forward to expanding our partnerships, strengthening our international presence, and bringing SilverStream Solution to even more healthcare professionals and patients worldwide.”
Looking Forward
The ADA Innovation Challenge award represents a significant milestone in Silverstream Medical’s continued growth and reinforces the company’s position as an emerging leader in advanced wound care and limb preservation.
Silverstream Medical remains committed to advancing scientific evidence, supporting healthcare professionals, expanding patient access, and developing innovative solutions that help reduce complications, prevent amputations, and improve quality of life for people living with diabetes worldwide.
About Silverstream Medical
Silverstream Medical Ltd. is a medical technology company focused on advanced wound care, infection prevention, and limb preservation.
Its flagship product, SilverStream Solution, is designed to support continuity of care across the entire wound management pathway—from hospitals and surgical departments to wound care centers, nursing homes, home healthcare providers, and patients at home. By enabling the use of a single solution throughout the treatment journey, SilverStream Solution helps simplify clinical protocols, improve treatment consistency, support patient compliance, and reduce the complexity associated with transitions between care settings.
SilverStream Solution is cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under both Prescription (Rx) and Over-the-Counter (OTC) pathways and is approved or registered as a medical device in more than 30 countries worldwide for the management of diabetic foot ulcers, chronic wounds, surgical wounds, burns, and other complex skin injuries.
This commitment to continuity of care and limb preservation led to Silverstream Medical being recognized by the American Diabetes Association as a winner of the 2026 Innovation Challenge for “bridging the gap from hospital to home with one solution for limb preservation.”
Through a growing global network of healthcare partners and distributors, Silverstream Medical is committed to improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life for patients worldwide
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Read the original ADA Meeting News article here: Original Article
Source: ADA Meeting News – “Innovation Challenge Elevates Creative Solutions to Diabetes Challenges,” published June 8, 2026.
