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.

LymeX Diagnostics Prize timeline

Competition launch

May 17, 2022
Submissions open and Phase 1 begins.

Virtual information session

June 16, 2022

Submission deadline

August 8, 2022
Eligible entrants must submit concept papers by 4:59 p.m. EST.

Judging

August - October 2022

Submissions reviewed by the panel of judges.

Winner announcement

November 2022
10 Phase 1 winners will receive $100,000 each from the $1 million prize pool.
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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.

Winner announcement

December 2023
Submissions reviewed by the panel of judges.

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.