Key dates for the Phases 1 and 2 of the KidneyX Artificial Kidney Prize are described below.
Timeline
Phase 1
We are here
Call for Phase 1 submissions
October 30, 2020
Eligible entrants are invited to submit proofs of concept and development plans for solutions that enable and advance the functionality, effectiveness, and/or reliability of artificial kidneys.
Phase 1 technical support
Fall 2020 - Winter 2021
Technical support includes entrant resources to encourage and facilitate collaboration, navigate regulatory and commercial considerations, and incorporate patient input into solution development.
Phase 1 submission deadline
March 24, 2021 at 4:59 p.m. ET
Phase 1 winners announced
July 2021
A judging panel will review submissions against the Phase 1 criteria. $4 million will be distributed among up to eight winners, at the discretion of HHS and ASN.
Phase 2
Call for Phase 2 submissions
Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
Eligible entrants will be invited to submit prototype solutions ready for integration with an artificial kidney.
Phase 2 technical support
Fall 2021-2022
Technical support will include a range of informational resources to encourage and facilitate collaboration, navigate regulatory and commercial considerations, and incorporate patient input into solution development.
Phase 2 submission deadline
Summer 2022
Phase 2 winners announced
Fall 2022
A judging panel will review submissions against the Phase 2 criteria. $6 million will be distributed to winners, at the discretion of HHS and ASN.
At the discretion of HHS and ASN, additional phases of the Artificial Kidney Prize may follow Phase 2.