Phase 1 of the Neuromod Prize was open to all entrants who met the eligibility criteria. Phase 2 invited eight winners to build on their submissions with proof-of-concept studies. Four Phase 2 winners were invited to advance to Phase 3 in early 2024.
Timeline
Competition launch
January 18, 2022
Submissions opened and Phase 1 began.
Virtual information session
February 7, 2022
Webinar covering competition details, plus SPARC team Q&A.
Technical considerations panel
March 9, 2022
Virtual panel and Q&A with government speakers.
Phase 1 submission deadline
April 28, 2022
Eligible participants were required to submit concept papers by 4:59 p.m. EDT.
Phase 1 winner announcement
July 2022
Eight Phase 1 winners received an equal share of the $800,000 prize pool.
Phase 2 launch
October 2022
Details of the second phase announced.
Phase 2 interim submissions
December 2022 - September 2023
The Phase 2 cohort demonstrated modulation of a single autonomic function with simultaneous characterization of off-target effects.
Phase 2 final submissions
October 1 - December 1 2023
The Phase 2 cohort demonstrated modulation of multiple autonomic functions with simultaneous characterization of off-target effects.
Phase 2 winner announcement
February 2024
Four Phase 2 winners received an equal share of the $4 million prize pool.
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Phase 3 launch
February 2024
Details of the planned third phase announced.
Phase 3 entry submissions
April 2024
Phase 3 cohort demonstrates project plans and critical steps to develop their solutions.
Phase 3 interim submissions
November 2024
Phase 3 cohort demonstrates modulation of a single autonomic function with simultaneous mitigation of off-target effects.
Phase 3 final submissions
July 2025
Phase 3 cohort demonstrates modulation of multiple autonomic functions with simultaneous mitigation of off- target effects.
Phase 3 winner announcement
September 2025
First, second, and third-place Phase 3 winners announced.