Challenge Awards

Up to $170,000 in total prizes to be awarded

Phase 1 Awards
Open to all

Up to 7 Teams

Selected to Advance to Phase 2.

$10,000

Awarded to each team to develop their rapid test in Phase 2.

Phase 2 Awards
Open to Phase 1 Winners

1st Place

$60,000

2nd Place

$30,000

Optional Prize: $10,000

The judging panel may elect to offer an optional prize.

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