Category: Opportunity
DoD Communities Of Interest: Energy and Power Technologies
Subject: DHS Prize Challenges: Cooling Solutions Challenge
Due Date: Tuesday, 12/07/2021 08:00 PM ET
Government Organization: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)
Description :
Hello, SVIP Friends!
I wanted to share an announcement about a new DHS Prize Competition, The Cooling Solutions Challenge, from our Industry Partnerships sister program.
In September, DHS announced a new prize competition to find innovative cooling solutions. This is the first in a series of prize competitions focused on strengthening national resilience to climate change.
The Challenge is designed to spur groundbreaking cooling solutions to counter extreme heat facing communities across the country.
Extreme heat is a silent killer, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is the nation’s leading cause of weather-related deaths. During and after a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, power outages resulting in a loss of air-conditioning can have severe consequences for those at risk of heat-related illness and vulnerable populations.
Contestants can enter the Cooling Solutions Challenge until December 7 to compete.
The top prize is $50,000 with a runner-up of $20,000. DHS plans to announce the finalists in January and the prize winners in March.
For more information and to submit an entry, check out DHS’s prize competition page.
https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/prize-competitions
New Prize Competition on Novel Solutions for Countering Extreme Heat Conditions
Map of United States of America with a range of red to blue color |The Cooling Solutions, $195K Prize Money, Submission Deadline: December 7
DHS is holding the first in a series of prize competitions focused on strengthening the nation’s resilience to climate change. The “Cooling Solutions Challenge” is part of DHS’s effort to implement a proactive approach to climate change resilience.
Extreme heat is the Nation’s leading cause of weather-related deaths. This Challenge is designed to spur groundbreaking solutions to help better protect people—including first responders—during extreme heat events. Solutions should be climate-friendly and focused on countering extreme heat conditions. The Cooling Solutions Challenge is in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Winners will receive cash prizes from a total pool of $195,000 for their innovative solutions.
Please read the full Challenge instructions, including eligibility to enter the prize, rules, and submission requirements before entering a submission. The full details are listed in the sections below on this website and can be found on Challenge.gov website, which is the official website where the Federal Government announces all prize competitions and Challenges.
Cooling Solutions Prize Timeline:
September 22, 2021 - Prize Launch;
December 7, 2021 - Submissions Due;
January 2022 - Finalists Announced;
March 2022 - Stage 2 Winners Announced
Submission Start: Thursday, 09/23/2021 08:00 AM ET
Submission End: Tuesday, 12/07/2021 08:00 PM ET
Website: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/prize-competitions
Questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
Dennis Lewis
lewisd@ncmbc.us
703-217-3127
Bob Burton
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910-824-9609
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office | PO Box 1748, Fayetteville, NC 2B303