Timeline

Stay informed about important deadlines.

Aug. 12, 2025

Challenge Launch

BioHealth Innovation Challenge launched on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Between Aug. 12, 2025 and Jan. 22, 2026, you are invited to learn about the challenge, complete the readiness tool, and register.

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Aug. 12, 2025

Challenge Period

Jan. 22, 2026

Registration Deadline

Before submitting an application, participants must complete registration no later than 3 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

Jan. 22, 2026

Challenge Period

Feb. 24, 2026

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted from registered participants for one month after registration has closed. Applications are due no later than 3 p.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

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Feb. 24, 2026

Challenge Period

February - March 2026

Administrative Review

The BioHealth Innovation Challenge team will review each application to ensure that it complies with the application requirements and Rules.

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February - March 2026

Review Period

April 2026

Evaluation

During this period, the Evaluation Panel judges will score and comment on their assigned applications using the scoring rubric.

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April 2026

Review Period

Summer 2026

Selection Committee

Informed by the Evaluation Panel, the Selection Committee will review top-scoring submissions.

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Summer 2026

SELECTION PERIOD

Fall 2026

Winner Selection

The winner will be announced in Fall 2026.

Fall 2026

SELECTION PERIOD

Let’s sustain and grow the Las Vegas biohealth industry

The BioHealth Innovation Challenge will award up to $10 million to develop and operate a biosciences incubator lab in Las Vegas, providing meaningful benefits to the local community.