The awards recognize the company’s Omega AI hearing devices and CTO Achin Bhowmik, PhD, for contributions to AI in hearing technology.
Starkey has been recognized with two 2026 BIG AI Excellence Awards from the Business Intelligence Group. The company’s Omega AI hearing devices earned an award for advancing artificial intelligence in hearing technology, while Achin Bhowmik, PhD, Starkey’s chief technology officer and executive vice president of engineering, received an individual award for his leadership in AI-driven health technology.
The BIG AI Excellence Awards recognize organizations, products, and individuals for delivering advancements in artificial intelligence.
“This recognition reflects Starkey’s relentless commitment to innovation and our belief that artificial intelligence can profoundly improve people’s lives,” says Brandon Sawalich, president and chief executive officer of Starkey, in a release. “Omega AI represents the next evolution of hearing technology, bringing together advanced AI, health insights, and powerful sound processing to create smarter, more personalized hearing experiences.”
Starkey has embedded sensors and AI-driven features into its hearing aids, making them multifunctional devices that support hearing and overall wellness. The company’s AI technology automatically adapts to complex listening environments, prioritizes speech, reduces background noise, and provides health-focused insights.
Under Bhowmik’s leadership, Starkey has expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities, developing technologies that combine hearing enhancement with health and wellness features.
“Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries around the world, and Starkey continues to demonstrate how AI can be harnessed to create technology that truly improves people’s lives,” says the Business Intelligence Group in a release.
