Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative Launches $1M AI Competition To Accelerate Global Dementia Research
In Brief
Bill Gates is sponsoring a $1 million competition for AI tools that analyze Alzheimer’s data, with the winning solution to be freely accessible to researchers.
Global non-profit coalition dedicated to advancing scientific research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative announced its support for innovative AI solutions aimed at accelerating progress in the field. The initiative is offering a $1 million first prize for an agentic AI system capable of significantly enhancing the speed, scale, and scope of research into Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Currently, over 55 million people worldwide live with these conditions. While recent advances in diagnostics and treatments offer hope, there remains substantial potential to accelerate scientific discovery and therapeutic development. The initiative seeks to harness agentic AI—AI that can autonomously plan, reason, and act—to drive transformative improvements in the efficiency and impact of research efforts in this area.
Alzheimer’s Research Competition Opens Applications For Global AI Innovation Pitch Events
The competition’s application portal is now open, with submissions due by September 12th, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT. Applications must be submitted through the web portal in written form.
Up to eight semi-finalist teams will be chosen to present at a pitch event held in conjunction with the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference during the week of December 1st, 2025, in San Diego, California, USA. Each team will deliver a 10-minute pitch, which includes a brief demonstration of their product prototype, followed by a five-minute Q&A session with the judging panel. Teams may have up to two presenters, and travel as well as presentation support will be provided for the live event. Semi-finalists will be announced on October 3rd, 2025, and their demos are due by November 21st, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT.
Following the semi-final stage, up to three finalist teams will be invited to present at the AD/PD International Conference during the week of March 16th, 2026, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Finalist presentations will consist of a 10-minute product demonstration followed by a 10-minute Q&A with the judging panel, with a maximum of two presenters per team. Travel and presentation support will be provided for the live event. Finalists will be announced on December 5th, 2025, and the winner will be declared during the conference week of March 16th, 2026, in Copenhagen.
Disclaimer
In line with the Trust Project guidelines, please note that the information provided on this page is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of advice. It is important to only invest what you can afford to lose and to seek independent financial advice if you have any doubts. For further information, we suggest referring to the terms and conditions as well as the help and support pages provided by the issuer or advertiser. MetaversePost is committed to accurate, unbiased reporting, but market conditions are subject to change without notice.
About The Author
Alisa, a dedicated journalist at the MPost, specializes in cryptocurrency, zero-knowledge proofs, investments, and the expansive realm of Web3. With a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies, she delivers comprehensive coverage to inform and engage readers in the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance.
More articles
Alisa, a dedicated journalist at the MPost, specializes in cryptocurrency, zero-knowledge proofs, investments, and the expansive realm of Web3. With a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies, she delivers comprehensive coverage to inform and engage readers in the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance.
