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Implemented by Capital Consulting Corporation, Supported by The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Who is eligible to participate?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nTo be eligible to win a prize under this Challenge, an applicant must be an individual, a group of individuals, an entity, or a group of entities.<\/p>\n
Applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Must register to participate in the Challenge under the rules promulgated by NIDA as published in this announcement<\/li>\n
- Must comply with all the requirements of federal law and as described in the Challenge announcement<\/li>\n
- Must, in the case of a private entity, be incorporated and maintain a primary place of business in the United States and, in the case of an individual, whether participating singly or in a group, must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United However, non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents can participate as a member of a team that otherwise satisfies the eligibility criteria. Non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents are not eligible to win a monetary prize (in whole or in part). Their participation as part of a winning team, if applicable, may be recognized when the results are announced<\/li>\n
- May not be a federal entity or federal employee acting within the scope of their employment (this includes, but is not limited to, federal employees working on their applications or submissions during assigned duty hours)<\/li>\n
- Please see Challenge rules<\/a> for additional eligibility requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where do I upload my submission?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nParticipants can submit the concept paper for consideration through the challenge website. Participants will be taken to the contestant portal where they will create an account, complete the submission form, upload their document, and submit their solution.<\/p>\n
When entering your submission, please follow the Submission Requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the Challenge Timeline?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe submission and judging period dates are as follows:<\/p>\n
Dates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Challenge Launch: July 20, 2022<\/li>\n
- Submission Start: August 1, 2022, 9:00 AM ET<\/li>\n
- Submission End: September 23, 2022, 5:00 PM ET<\/li>\n
- Judging Period: September 26, 2022 to October 14, 2022<\/li>\n
- Winners Announced: October 18, 2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
*Please note all dates are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the prizes I can win?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe total prize purse is up to $100,000 with up to four awards of up to $25,000 each.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can submissions come from individuals and\/or organizations?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nBoth are acceptable. Please see the eligibility requirements listed on the website covering both individuals and organizations. The NIDA CODE Challenge is dictated by the America COMPETES Act, which states that applicants who represent a private entity shall be incorporated and maintain a primary place of business in the United States. An individual, whether participating alone or in a group, shall be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. However, non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents can participate as a member of a team that otherwise satisfies the eligibility criteria. Non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents are not eligible to win a monetary prize (in whole or in part). Please note that there are tax implications for citizens who receive prize money.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What happens to my Intellectual Property?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAs an entrant, you retain all intellectual property rights not expressly granted under the Challenge agreements. However, by participating in the Challenges, you, as an entrant, irrevocably grant NIDA a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license and right to reproduce, publicly perform, publicly display and use the submission for internal HHS business, and to the extent necessary to administer the Challenge, and to publicly perform and publicly display the submission, including, without limitation, for advertising and promotional purposes relating to the Challenge.<\/p>\n
No protected information will be made public.<\/p>\n
The reason that NIDA is requesting the limit to the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is to establish potential upper limit for a cost effective screening device.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can we stay up to date on what\u2019s happening with the challenge?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nTo sign up for updates or to learn about current progress, please visit the Challenge.gov website<\/a> signup page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Can universities or local community-based organizations participate and receive prize money?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nYes, universities and local community-based organizations can participate and receive prizes. The challenge is open to broad public participation. To be eligible to win a prize under this Challenge, an applicant must be an individual, a group of individuals, an entity, or a group of entities.<\/p>\n
Please refer to the rules section of the Challenge.gov posting to learn more about the eligibility criteria and Challenge rules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who can I contact for more information about the NIDA CODE Challenge?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAll questions related to participating and\/or competing in the Challenge should be sent to NIDAChallenge@nih.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Can you use any email to register\/apply?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nYes, please sign up on the challenge page by clicking “Apply on external website ” and then follow the steps to create an account. You will then be able to create your submission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can someone submit more than one application?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nTechnically, yes an individual or team could submit separate entries to the Challenge, under different accounts. This may not however increase your chance of winning. All submissions must undergo the same eligibility, and judging scrutiny.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is the competition open to existing companies with established projects?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nYes, the competition is open to individuals or existing companies with existing solutions as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please address how Intellectual Property will be protected.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach entrant retains title and full ownership in and to their Submission. Entrant expressly reserves all intellectual property rights not expressly granted under this Agreement. By participating in the challenge, each entrant hereby irrevocably grants to Sponsor and Administrator a limited, non-exclusive, royalty free, worldwide, license and right to reproduce, publicly perform, publicly display, and use the Submission to the extent necessary to administer the challenge, and to publicly perform and publicly display the Submission, including, without limitation, for advertising and promotional purposes relating to the challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How will submissions be evaluated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nChallenge advisors and judges will evaluate all eligible submissions individually using the categories below:<\/p>\n
\n- (0-15 points)<\/li>\n
- (0-15 points)<\/li>\n
- Scalability Potential. (0-10 points)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Refer to the Judging Criteria<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>How can the prize money be used?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThere are no restrictions on how prize funds can be used. You and your organization may be required to report the funds receipt for tax purposes, but NIDA imposes no constraints on how prize monies can be used.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will NIDA only consider ideas that are commercially viable over the long term?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nSolutions must demonstrate their sustainability beyond the challenge competition. Challenge advisors and judges will consider how likely the solution will achieve commercial growth to secure sustainable funding sources. Commercial viability is not the only consideration for sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there a template for the concept paper?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nPlease use the How To Enter<\/a> outline on the challenge website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Do the solutions submissions need to follow a template format?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIt is not an absolute requirement, however we strongly recommend you use the format that is provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the relationship between the CODE Challenge and NIDA\u2019s recent SBIR solicitation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who is eligible to participate?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nTo be eligible to win a prize under this Challenge, an applicant must be an individual, a group of individuals, an entity, or a group of entities.<\/p>\n
Applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Must register to participate in the Challenge under the rules promulgated by NIDA as published in this announcement<\/li>\n
- Must comply with all the requirements of federal law and as described in the Challenge announcement<\/li>\n
- Must, in the case of a private entity, be incorporated and maintain a primary place of business in the United States and, in the case of an individual, whether participating singly or in a group, must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United However, non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents can participate as a member of a team that otherwise satisfies the eligibility criteria. Non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents are not eligible to win a monetary prize (in whole or in part). Their participation as part of a winning team, if applicable, may be recognized when the results are announced<\/li>\n
- May not be a federal entity or federal employee acting within the scope of their employment (this includes, but is not limited to, federal employees working on their applications or submissions during assigned duty hours)<\/li>\n
- Please see Challenge rules<\/a> for additional eligibility requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where do I upload my submission?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nParticipants can submit the concept paper for consideration through the challenge website. Participants will be taken to the contestant portal where they will create an account, complete the submission form, upload their document, and submit their solution.<\/p>\n
When entering your submission, please follow the Submission Requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the Challenge Timeline?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe submission and judging period dates are as follows:<\/p>\n
Dates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- Challenge Launch: July 20, 2022<\/li>\n
- Submission Start: August 1, 2022, 9:00 AM ET<\/li>\n
- Submission End: September 23, 2022, 5:00 PM ET<\/li>\n
- Judging Period: September 26, 2022 to October 14, 2022<\/li>\n
- Winners Announced: October 18, 2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
*Please note all dates are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the prizes I can win?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe total prize purse is up to $100,000 with up to four awards of up to $25,000 each.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can submissions come from individuals and\/or organizations?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nBoth are acceptable. Please see the eligibility requirements listed on the website covering both individuals and organizations. The NIDA CODE Challenge is dictated by the America COMPETES Act, which states that applicants who represent a private entity shall be incorporated and maintain a primary place of business in the United States. An individual, whether participating alone or in a group, shall be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. However, non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents can participate as a member of a team that otherwise satisfies the eligibility criteria. Non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents are not eligible to win a monetary prize (in whole or in part). Please note that there are tax implications for citizens who receive prize money.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What happens to my Intellectual Property?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAs an entrant, you retain all intellectual property rights not expressly granted under the Challenge agreements. However, by participating in the Challenges, you, as an entrant, irrevocably grant NIDA a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license and right to reproduce, publicly perform, publicly display and use the submission for internal HHS business, and to the extent necessary to administer the Challenge, and to publicly perform and publicly display the submission, including, without limitation, for advertising and promotional purposes relating to the Challenge.<\/p>\n
No protected information will be made public.<\/p>\n
The reason that NIDA is requesting the limit to the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is to establish potential upper limit for a cost effective screening device.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can we stay up to date on what\u2019s happening with the challenge?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nTo sign up for updates or to learn about current progress, please visit the Challenge.gov website<\/a> signup page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Can universities or local community-based organizations participate and receive prize money?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nYes, universities and local community-based organizations can participate and receive prizes. The challenge is open to broad public participation. To be eligible to win a prize under this Challenge, an applicant must be an individual, a group of individuals, an entity, or a group of entities.<\/p>\n
Please refer to the rules section of the Challenge.gov posting to learn more about the eligibility criteria and Challenge rules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who can I contact for more information about the NIDA CODE Challenge?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAll questions related to participating and\/or competing in the Challenge should be sent to NIDAChallenge@nih.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Can you use any email to register\/apply?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nYes, please sign up on the challenge page by clicking “Apply on external website ” and then follow the steps to create an account. You will then be able to create your submission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can someone submit more than one application?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nTechnically, yes an individual or team could submit separate entries to the Challenge, under different accounts. This may not however increase your chance of winning. All submissions must undergo the same eligibility, and judging scrutiny.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is the competition open to existing companies with established projects?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nYes, the competition is open to individuals or existing companies with existing solutions as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please address how Intellectual Property will be protected.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nEach entrant retains title and full ownership in and to their Submission. Entrant expressly reserves all intellectual property rights not expressly granted under this Agreement. By participating in the challenge, each entrant hereby irrevocably grants to Sponsor and Administrator a limited, non-exclusive, royalty free, worldwide, license and right to reproduce, publicly perform, publicly display, and use the Submission to the extent necessary to administer the challenge, and to publicly perform and publicly display the Submission, including, without limitation, for advertising and promotional purposes relating to the challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How will submissions be evaluated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nChallenge advisors and judges will evaluate all eligible submissions individually using the categories below:<\/p>\n
\n- (0-15 points)<\/li>\n
- (0-15 points)<\/li>\n
- Scalability Potential. (0-10 points)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Refer to the Judging Criteria<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>How can the prize money be used?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThere are no restrictions on how prize funds can be used. You and your organization may be required to report the funds receipt for tax purposes, but NIDA imposes no constraints on how prize monies can be used.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will NIDA only consider ideas that are commercially viable over the long term?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nSolutions must demonstrate their sustainability beyond the challenge competition. Challenge advisors and judges will consider how likely the solution will achieve commercial growth to secure sustainable funding sources. Commercial viability is not the only consideration for sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there a template for the concept paper?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nPlease use the How To Enter<\/a> outline on the challenge website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Do the solutions submissions need to follow a template format?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIt is not an absolute requirement, however we strongly recommend you use the format that is provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the relationship between the CODE Challenge and NIDA\u2019s recent SBIR solicitation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n
To be eligible to win a prize under this Challenge, an applicant must be an individual, a group of individuals, an entity, or a group of entities.<\/p>\n
Applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n Participants can submit the concept paper for consideration through the challenge website. Participants will be taken to the contestant portal where they will create an account, complete the submission form, upload their document, and submit their solution.<\/p>\n When entering your submission, please follow the Submission Requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The submission and judging period dates are as follows:<\/p>\n Dates<\/strong>:<\/p>\n *Please note all dates are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The total prize purse is up to $100,000 with up to four awards of up to $25,000 each.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Both are acceptable. Please see the eligibility requirements listed on the website covering both individuals and organizations. The NIDA CODE Challenge is dictated by the America COMPETES Act, which states that applicants who represent a private entity shall be incorporated and maintain a primary place of business in the United States. An individual, whether participating alone or in a group, shall be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. However, non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents can participate as a member of a team that otherwise satisfies the eligibility criteria. Non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents are not eligible to win a monetary prize (in whole or in part). Please note that there are tax implications for citizens who receive prize money.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> As an entrant, you retain all intellectual property rights not expressly granted under the Challenge agreements. However, by participating in the Challenges, you, as an entrant, irrevocably grant NIDA a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license and right to reproduce, publicly perform, publicly display and use the submission for internal HHS business, and to the extent necessary to administer the Challenge, and to publicly perform and publicly display the submission, including, without limitation, for advertising and promotional purposes relating to the Challenge.<\/p>\n No protected information will be made public.<\/p>\n The reason that NIDA is requesting the limit to the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is to establish potential upper limit for a cost effective screening device.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> To sign up for updates or to learn about current progress, please visit the Challenge.gov website<\/a> signup page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Yes, universities and local community-based organizations can participate and receive prizes. The challenge is open to broad public participation. To be eligible to win a prize under this Challenge, an applicant must be an individual, a group of individuals, an entity, or a group of entities.<\/p>\n Please refer to the rules section of the Challenge.gov posting to learn more about the eligibility criteria and Challenge rules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> All questions related to participating and\/or competing in the Challenge should be sent to NIDAChallenge@nih.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Yes, please sign up on the challenge page by clicking “Apply on external website ” and then follow the steps to create an account. You will then be able to create your submission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Technically, yes an individual or team could submit separate entries to the Challenge, under different accounts. This may not however increase your chance of winning. All submissions must undergo the same eligibility, and judging scrutiny.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Yes, the competition is open to individuals or existing companies with existing solutions as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Each entrant retains title and full ownership in and to their Submission. Entrant expressly reserves all intellectual property rights not expressly granted under this Agreement. By participating in the challenge, each entrant hereby irrevocably grants to Sponsor and Administrator a limited, non-exclusive, royalty free, worldwide, license and right to reproduce, publicly perform, publicly display, and use the Submission to the extent necessary to administer the challenge, and to publicly perform and publicly display the Submission, including, without limitation, for advertising and promotional purposes relating to the challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Challenge advisors and judges will evaluate all eligible submissions individually using the categories below:<\/p>\n Refer to the Judging Criteria<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> There are no restrictions on how prize funds can be used. You and your organization may be required to report the funds receipt for tax purposes, but NIDA imposes no constraints on how prize monies can be used.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Solutions must demonstrate their sustainability beyond the challenge competition. Challenge advisors and judges will consider how likely the solution will achieve commercial growth to secure sustainable funding sources. Commercial viability is not the only consideration for sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Please use the How To Enter<\/a> outline on the challenge website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> It is not an absolute requirement, however we strongly recommend you use the format that is provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where do I upload my submission?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the Challenge Timeline?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the prizes I can win?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can submissions come from individuals and\/or organizations?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What happens to my Intellectual Property?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can we stay up to date on what\u2019s happening with the challenge?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can universities or local community-based organizations participate and receive prize money?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who can I contact for more information about the NIDA CODE Challenge?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can you use any email to register\/apply?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can someone submit more than one application?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is the competition open to existing companies with established projects?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Please address how Intellectual Property will be protected.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How will submissions be evaluated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can the prize money be used?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will NIDA only consider ideas that are commercially viable over the long term?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there a template for the concept paper?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Do the solutions submissions need to follow a template format?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the relationship between the CODE Challenge and NIDA\u2019s recent SBIR solicitation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>