Daya Innovation Challenge 2026

Women’s experience of autoimmune is still overlooked. We’re opening the second edition of the Daya Innovation Challenge to change that.

If you have an idea - or see a gap - this is where it starts.

Rebuilding

Autoimmune

Care

Take on the challenge!
Take on the challenge!

~100M people affected globally

4 - 6 years average time to correct diagnosis

78% of cases are women

Selected ideas are turned into real companies, co-built end-to-end with Daya - a clear path from idea to impact.

This is for you if

You see gaps in autoimmune care
You’re working close to patients or data
You’re exploring ideas in women’s health

What selected ideas unlock

The opportunity to co-build a venture with Daya - combining validation, product development, brand, and go-to-market through our venture studio model.

See your idea become reality, end-to-end, with Daya.

Daya Innovation Challenge 2026

Apr 24 - May 11

Submit your idea

Share an idea, insight, or gap you see in autoimmune care.

Early ideas are welcome - our process is designed to help you think it through.

May - June

Shortlisted ideas are validated

We work closely on a small number of ideas - testing what holds up in the real world with select industry partners.

Mid-July

Final selection revealed

We move forward with the ideas we’ll co-build with Daya.

Submit your idea here!
Submit your idea here!

Co-build with Daya - submit your idea by May 11th