In Phase 1, eligible entrants are invited to submit concepts for novel infrastructure solutions.
Timeline
Phase 1
Challenge launch
February 21, 2024
Submissions open and Phase 1 begins.
Virtual information session
March 13, 2024
Phase 1 webinar covering challenge details at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
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Phase 1 submissions close
May 14, 2024
Eligible entrants submit concepts by 7:59 p.m. EDT.
Phase 1 evaluation begins
May-June 2024
Judges evaluate Phase 1 submissions.
Phase 1 winners announced
June 2024
Up to 40 Phase 1 winners receive $5,000 each.
Phase 2
Phase 2 accelerator begins
June 2024
Phase 1 winners are exclusively invited to take part in the Phase 2 virtual accelerator, which includes webinars, mentor office hours, and partnership support.
Phase 2 submissions due
September 2024
Phase 2 teams submit detailed proposals.
Phase 2 evaluation begins
September-October 2024
Judges evaluate Phase 2 submissions.
Phase 2 winners announced
October 2024
Up to five Phase 2 winners receive $200,000 each.
Phase 3
Phase 3 incubator begins
October 2024
Phase 2 winners are exclusively invited to take part in the Phase 3 incubator, which includes an in-person boot camp and tailored technical support.
Phase 3 submissions due
April 2025
Phase 3 teams submit solution prototypes and implementation plans.
Phase 3 evaluation begins
April-June 2025
Judges evaluate Phase 3 submissions.
Demo Day
June 2025
Phase 3 teams present their solutions to a live audience and participate in a final Q&A with judges.
Phase 3 winner(s) announced
June 2025
Up to two grand-prize winners receive $500,000 each.