Announcing the NIH ARISE-HIV LAUNCH Challenge
Cross-posted from: NIH
The NIH Office of AIDS Research is pleased to announce the NIH-sponsored LAUNCH ChallengeExit Disclaimer, a competition to solicit innovative and actionable ideas to address challenges and constraints associated with the prevention of HIV transmission and HIV treatment through uptake of long-acting antiretroviral products. This competition will reward ideas that propose creative solutions, pragmatic approaches, and novel implementation strategies to address persistent barriers to uptake, delivery, adherence, and access.
With a total prize purse of $1 million across two phases, we hope to engage a diverse range of participants, including:
- Researchers
- Clinicians
- Public health practitioners
- Community-based organizations
- Entrepreneurs
- Implementation science experts
Learn more about the Challenge, including guidelines, judging criteria, prizes, and submission information:
NIH ARISE-HIV LAUNCH ChallengeExit Disclaimer
Questions may be directed to the dedicated web forumExit Disclaimer.
Completed submissions must be received by 5:00 PM ET on August 6, 2026.