Funder

Nesta, GB and other funders: Longitude prize on dementia

Added date

29/09/2022

Closing date

26/01/2023

Call summary

Nesta, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society and Innovate UKl, invites applications for its longitude prize on dementia. This recognises a digital device or service designed for use by people living with dementia as the primary users. It must be able to demonstrate a transformational improvement in the lives of users, helping them to retain independence in one or more of the areas that contributes to their wellbeing and quality of life, including: essential activities of daily living, communication and social interactions; and other activities that enable them to lead a fulfilling life doing things they enjoy. The prize includes £1 million and access to data and opportunities for collaboration.

Scientific scope

Alzheimer's Disease & Senile Dementia

PI eligibility

Individuals and academic groups, companies or non-profits, as well as partnerships between these based anywhere in the world may apply.