Competition Schedule

Qualifying Round

While precise dates are still being finalized, the following provides a general view of the competition schedule. The Qualifying Round will take place approximately 27-28 months after the January 2012 prize launch. From the Qualifying Round, 10 teams will advance based on:

1. (a) a controlled demonstration of sensor validity; and
2. (b) an evaluation of supporting studies, multimedia, and prototypes.

Final Round

The Final Round is scheduled to occur approximately 39-40 months after the prize launch. The Final Round competition will include:

1. (a) a diagnostic competition on 15-30 consumers per team;
2. (b) a concurrent consumer experience evaluation; and
3. (c) proof of adequate high-frequency data logging.

Teams advancing to the Final Round will compete in both the diagnostic and consumer experience evaluation portions of the competition.

 
Competition Timeline