Rachel Klemovitch, Assistant Editor04.19.24
Junkosha concluded the third year of its Technology Innovator of the Year Award ceremony, which took place on a YouTube livestream on April 18. The Award is designed to spotlight the achievements of pioneers in advanced technologies from across the globe. This year’s winners are recognized for highlighting a blind spot in today’s blood glucose monitoring technologies.
Afon Technology won the award and was presented with a $25,000 prize for its Glucowear non-invasive glucose monitoring device. Unlike optical sensors, Glucowear utilizes radio frequency (RF) sensors to provide continuous glucose monitoring. Sensors are strategically placed beneath the base of the wearer's wrist and utilize radio waves to detect and transmit glucose data.
One advantage of Glucowear is its ability to provide real-time glucose readings while eliminating the time lag associated with existing continuous glucose monitors. The device can also be used on all skin colors, unlike optical-based technologies. Glucowear provides instantaneous access to glucose data enabling individuals to manage their diabetes more effectively.
Sabih Chaudhry, CEO of Afon Technology, commented: “Winning this Award is testament to the dedication and outstanding skill set of our team. At Afon, our driving force is our passion for pushing technological boundaries to enhance patient outcomes, so being recognized for changing the landscape of continuous glucose monitoring is an honour. We take immense pride in pioneering the world’s first non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device. We firmly believe it holds the potential to revolutionize the lives of individuals living with diabetes, offering a needle-free alternative for monitoring blood sugar levels.”
“Junkosha’s Technology Innovator of the Year Award is committed to recognizing talent within key markets that the company serves worldwide. At the core of the Junkosha brand message is our commitment to enabling technology innovators. Over the past year the judges had a very tough decision to make, but the quality of Afon’s work was truly impressive,” said Joe Rowan, Chairperson for the Award. “Sabih Chaudhry and the team not only met all the criteria that Junkosha was looking for; they exceeded our expectations. Their entry showcased not only bold challenges to be overcome but also ground-breaking innovation and societal benefit – attributes at the core of the Junkosha brand.”
Mamoru Sogo, President and CEO of Junkosha Inc., said: “Our mission “Enabling Technology Innovators” is a commitment to contribute to our society for a better future. This Award ceremony serves as a testament to this commitment to support those who, like Junkosha, are taking on the challenge of long-lasting technological innovation and contributing to society. We congratulate Sabih and Afon Technology on this remarkable achievement and look forward to witnessing their continued success.”
Entries represented countries from around the world including Morocco, Turkey, Belgium, and the United States. This second year of the Junkosha Awards included high-caliber entries from across the fields of Interventional Medical procedures and Microwave/Millimeter Wave technologies.
The Award Ceremony can be viewed here.
Afon Technology won the award and was presented with a $25,000 prize for its Glucowear non-invasive glucose monitoring device. Unlike optical sensors, Glucowear utilizes radio frequency (RF) sensors to provide continuous glucose monitoring. Sensors are strategically placed beneath the base of the wearer's wrist and utilize radio waves to detect and transmit glucose data.
One advantage of Glucowear is its ability to provide real-time glucose readings while eliminating the time lag associated with existing continuous glucose monitors. The device can also be used on all skin colors, unlike optical-based technologies. Glucowear provides instantaneous access to glucose data enabling individuals to manage their diabetes more effectively.
Sabih Chaudhry, CEO of Afon Technology, commented: “Winning this Award is testament to the dedication and outstanding skill set of our team. At Afon, our driving force is our passion for pushing technological boundaries to enhance patient outcomes, so being recognized for changing the landscape of continuous glucose monitoring is an honour. We take immense pride in pioneering the world’s first non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device. We firmly believe it holds the potential to revolutionize the lives of individuals living with diabetes, offering a needle-free alternative for monitoring blood sugar levels.”
“Junkosha’s Technology Innovator of the Year Award is committed to recognizing talent within key markets that the company serves worldwide. At the core of the Junkosha brand message is our commitment to enabling technology innovators. Over the past year the judges had a very tough decision to make, but the quality of Afon’s work was truly impressive,” said Joe Rowan, Chairperson for the Award. “Sabih Chaudhry and the team not only met all the criteria that Junkosha was looking for; they exceeded our expectations. Their entry showcased not only bold challenges to be overcome but also ground-breaking innovation and societal benefit – attributes at the core of the Junkosha brand.”
Mamoru Sogo, President and CEO of Junkosha Inc., said: “Our mission “Enabling Technology Innovators” is a commitment to contribute to our society for a better future. This Award ceremony serves as a testament to this commitment to support those who, like Junkosha, are taking on the challenge of long-lasting technological innovation and contributing to society. We congratulate Sabih and Afon Technology on this remarkable achievement and look forward to witnessing their continued success.”
Entries represented countries from around the world including Morocco, Turkey, Belgium, and the United States. This second year of the Junkosha Awards included high-caliber entries from across the fields of Interventional Medical procedures and Microwave/Millimeter Wave technologies.
The Award Ceremony can be viewed here.