Phase 1 of the LymeX Diagnostics Prize will be open to all entrants who meet the eligibility criteria. At the discretion of HHS and the Cohen Foundation, additional phases of the competition may follow Phase 1 in 2022 and beyond.
Timeline
Phase 1 timeline
Competition launch
May 17, 2022
Submissions open and Phase 1 begins.
We are here
Virtual information session
June 16, 2022
Webinar covering competition details.
Submission deadline
August 8, 2022
Eligible entrants must submit concept papers by 4:59 p.m. EST.
Winners announcement
October 2022
Up to 10 Phase 1 winners will receive an equal share of the $1 million prize pool.
Phase 2 begins
Late 2022
Details of the planned second phase will be announced.
Note: No future phases or prizes are guaranteed beyond Phase 1. Future phases may be launched at the discretion of HHS and Cohen Foundation, and any prize amounts beyond Phase 1 are anticipated and subject to future availability of funds.