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.
Virtual information session
June 16, 2022
Webinar covering competition details.
Technical considerations webinar
July 13, 2022
Webinar covering the fundamentals of Lyme disease detection and considerations for development and evaluation of diagnostics.
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.
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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.
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.