Phase 1 calls upon researchers and innovators to submit concepts and development plans for advanced point-of-care blood lead tests.
A $1 million challenge, on behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to enhance testing for lead in children.
About the challenge
The Lead Detect Prize seeks to accelerate the development of next-generation point-of-care blood lead testing technology. The challenge, on behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will advance blood lead test solutions by providing funding and expertise while fostering collaboration and partnership. Phase 1 will award up to five winners an equal share of a $150,000 prize pool. Phase 1 winners will also be exclusively invited to enter Phase 2. Up to three Phase 2 winners will receive a share of a $850,000 prize pool.
Timeline
In Phase 1 eligible entrants are invited to submit concept papers and development plans.
We are here
Challenge launch
November 14, 2023
Phase 1 submission deadline
January 22, 2024
Phase 1 winner announcement and Phase 2 start
Q1 2024
Phase 2 submission period ends
Q3 2024
Phase 2 winner announcement
Late 2024
PRIZE POOL
$1 million
The Lead Detect Prize will award up to $1 million. Phase 1 will award up to $150,000, and Phase 2 will award up to $850,000.
Challenge resources
Access resources to learn more about the current issues in blood lead exposure testing and how to take a novel test from concept through regulatory approval and commercialization.