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NIH-NASA QuSAFE Challenge

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Briefings

The NIH-NASA QuSAFE Challenge advances quantum-enabled sensing for in vitro non-invasive assays (NAMs) to improve drug safety and reduce animal use. The challenge supports NASA's Biological and Physical Sciences Division, addressing detection limitations in space and Earth labs. Submissions are open from December 15, 2026, with prizes up to $7.1 million, closing July 27, 2027.

Key points

• The QuSAFE Challenge is a collaboration between the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NASA focused on quantum-enabled sensing for in vitro non-invasive assays (NAMs) to improve drug safety.
• Submissions for the challenge are open from December 15, 2026, with prizes up to $7.1 million, closing July 27, 2027.

Context

The NIH-NASA QuSAFE Challenge advances quantum-enabled sensing for in vitro non-invasive assays (NAMs) to improve drug safety and reduce animal use. NASA's Biological and Physical Sciences Division supports this initiative to address detection limitations in space and Earth labs.

Limitations

Evidence covers the challenge's scope, prize amount, and submission dates. It does not specify participant numbers, submission acceptance rates, or specific project outcomes.

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