Phase 1 of the LymeX Diagnostics Prize was open to all entrants who met the eligibility criteria. Phase 2 is open exclusively to Phase 1 winners. At the discretion of HHS and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, additional phases of the competition may follow Phase 2.
Timeline
LymeX Diagnostics Prize timeline
Competition launch
May 17, 2022
Submissions open and Phase 1 begins.
Technical considerations webinar
July 13, 2022
Submission deadline
August 8, 2022
Eligible entrants must submit concept papers by 4:59 p.m. EST.
Winner announcement
November 2022
10 Phase 1 winners will receive $100,000 each from the $1 million prize pool.
We are here
Phase 2 accelerator kickoff
January 9, 2023
Submissions open and Phase 2 begins.
Final submission deadline
October 9, 2023
Prepare enhanced development plan and detailed roadmap. Details of the planned second phase will be announced.
Judging
October-November 2023
Eligible entrants must submit concept papers by 4:59 p.m. EST.
Note: No future phases or prizes are guaranteed beyond Phase 2. Future phases may be launched at the discretion of HHS and Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, and any future prize amounts are subject to future availability and approval of funds.