Start a Revolution

Fifty years ago, Watson and Crick discovered DNA’s double helix and its incredible potential. Since then we have only sequenced a handful of human genomes. But you can change the future of bio-medical science. Be the first to find a way to sequence 100 human genomes in 10 days and you will receive $10 million, enduring respect and worldwide recognition.

Competition

Nothing drives exploration and discovery like competition.

In 1919, the $25,000 Orteig Prize inspired an unknown pilot named Charles Lindbergh to fly non-stop from New York to Paris. In 2000, the Ansari X PRIZE inspired Burt Rutan and his Mojave Aerospace team to create a three-person, reusable, spacecraft, to fly into space twice within a two-week period.

In 2006, the Archon X PRIZE inspired (your name here) to improve and safeguard the health of future generations by creating the breakthrough technology capable of sequencing 100 human genomes in 10 days.

Credibility

The X PRIZE Foundation conducts a careful screening of all entrants. Only teams that demonstrate a legitimate chance of winning are accepted, which lends your team instant credibility.
We hold our entrants to a very high standard because we believe that the founding members of any pioneering industry should have the fortitude and integrity necessary to achieve breakthroughs that benefit humanity.

Sponsorship and Investor Leverage

One of the primary purposes of an X PRIZE is to stimulate investment in our competing teams. This comes from venture capitalists, angel investors and/or sponsors. Having a viable opportunity to win $10 million prize may just be the leverage you need to get that big investor or sponsor on board.

A major incentive for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen to invest $26 million in Burt Rutan’s company was the opportunity to get almost a 50% return on his investment within days of producing a working product. Allen did not have to wait years or months for the market to return it — just one week later, billionaire Sir Richard Branson of the Virgin Group licensed the technology for $121 million.

Media Exposure

The Ansari X PRIZE generated more than five billion media impressions over eight years resulting in more than $120 million in advertising value. The Archon X PRIZE for Genomics offers you a unique platform to express your vision to the public, media, investors and decision makers.

Do you have what it takes to win the Archon X PRIZE for Genomics? Register today.