• Call for Stage 1 Submissions

    October 17, 2017

    Entrants submitted here.

  • Stage 1 Submission Deadline

    December 4, 2017

    The Challenge stopped accepting submissions at 4:59 PM ET on Monday, December 4, 2017.

  • Stage 1 Finalists Announced

    February 14, 2018

    Judges selected five (5) finalists to receive $20,000 each.

  • Stage 2 Virtual Accelerator

    February - April 2018

    Finalists participated in the Virtual Accelerator, where they developed their concepts into detailed system designs.

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    Stage 2 Winners Announced

    May 30, 2018

    Judges selected the grand prize winner to receive a prize of $150,000, as well as a runner-up to receive a prize of $50,000.