Phase 1 of the Lead Detect Prize was open to all entrants who met the eligibility criteria. Phase 2 is open exclusively to Phase 1 winners.
Timeline
Phase 1
Challenge launch
November 14, 2023
Submissions opened and Phase 1 began.
Virtual information session
December 7, 2023
Phase 1 webinar was held covering challenge details.
Phase 1 submissions close
January 22, 2024
Eligible entrants submitted concept papers.
Phase 1 evaluation
January 23-February 23, 2024
Judges evaluated Phase 1 submissions.
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Phase 1 winner announcement
March 14, 2024
Five Phase 1 winners received an equal share of a $150,000 prize pool
Phase 2
Phase 2 accelerator begins
March 2024
Phase 1 winners are exclusively invited to join the Phase 2 virtual accelerator, which will include technical webinars from subject matter experts.
Phase 2 submission period ends
August 2024
Teams participating in Phase 2 will submit concept papers, with detailed designs and early evidence of solution performance.
Phase 2 evaluation
August-September 2024
Judges will evaluate Phase 2 submissions.
Phase 2 winner announcement
Late September 2024
Up to three Phase 2 winners will receive a share of a $850,000 prize pool.