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X PRIZE Foundation Newsletter   |   June 05, 2012   SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER »     MAKE A DONATION »
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In This Issue


Introducing the Nokia Sensing X CHALLENGE

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The X PRIZE Foundation and Nokia announce the launch of the $2.25 million global competition to radically improve the quality, accuracy and ease of monitoring personal health by challenging teams around the world to create the next generation of health sensors and sensing technologies.More »

 

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X PRIZE Joins Forces with Tick-Borne Disease Alliance

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X PRIZE has teamed up with the Tick–Borne Disease Alliance (TBDA) to create the TBDA Diagnostic X PRIZE, the first worldwide competition to develop a reliable diagnostic tool for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.More »

 

Congratulations to the FLL Global Innovation Finalists!

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A big high-five to the FIRST LEGO League Global Innovation Award finalists: MATobot, Moderately Confused, Seven World Wonders, S.I.S. Robotic Revolution! X PRIZE is honored to sponsor the award, thanks to a generous donation from Dr. Richard Merkin. Find out who wins June 19th.More »

 

Moonbots 2012: 
Registration is Now Open

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X PRIZE announces the 3rd annual Moonbots 2012: A Google Lunar X PRIZE LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Challenge, where student teams compete to build robots while developing their Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills. Free registration: May 15th – July 15th.More »

 

Dr. Peter H. Diamandis’ Asteroid Surfing Adventure!

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After funding Logan Kugler's Kickstarter project to send Star Trek Captains Kirk and Picard into the stratosphere via a giant latex Kaymont balloon, Kugler honored Peter by giving him a private ride on an asteroid. And we’ve got the photo to prove it.More »

 

Supporter Spotlight

Barclays Sponsors a Series of Private Salons

A big thank you to Barclays for generously sponsoring a series of private salons to develop the international X PRIZE community. With two successful events so far, we look forward to many more successes in the future.

Welcome to our Newest Spirit of Innovation Members

Welcome to the Goldhirsh Foundation and Sheryl and Michael Wolowyk, our two newest Spirit of Innovation–Education members, who join founding member John Raymonds.

Rod and Heidi Roddenberry Pledge Generous Support

Following Visioneering 2012, Rod and Heidi Roddenberry of the Roddenberry Foundation generously pledged $250,000 in support of the X PRIZE Foundation’s mission. Thank you to all of our new and returning benefactors for your remarkable and continued support!

X PRIZE In The News

NEW YORK TIMES:  Its First Mission Done, SpaceX Looks to More Private Flights »
LIVESTREAM WEBCAST: Watch the Nokia Sensing X PRIZE Launch and Panel Discussion »
WALL STREET JOURNAL: Finding Early Test for Lyme Disease »
U-T SAN DIEGO: Nokia sponsors $2.25M contest to advance health sensors »
CBS NEWS: NASA releases moon landing guidelines for Google Lunar X PRIZE »
FINANCIAL TIMES: Calling All Innovators »
Nokia Conversations:  Announcing the Nokia Sensing X CHALLENGE »

 

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