The ReadyDetect: Blood Sampling Competition
The ReadyDetect: Blood Sampling Competition is a $5 million competition to advance high-performance and low-cost blood sample collection devices to adapt to diagnostic tests to be used in the home or in the field.
The competition seeks an innovative technological solution for self-collection of whole blood and processing into plasma or serum as well as integration of the resulting sample (whole blood, plasma, and/or serum) into an antigen or molecular diagnostic test (ideally FDA-approved/cleared) designed to detect PHEMCE priority pathogens [see PHEMCE Priority Threats List].
The competition has two stages:
- The Concept Stage, invites applicants to provide a detailed description of their innovation and their plans for the future development and validation of a prototype device.
- The Prototype Stage invites eligible applicants (eligibility determined by Vanguard) to develop and test a device prototype.
Have questions about ReadyDetect? View the FAQs page, contact ReadyDetect@biotoolsinnovator.org or schedule a 15-minute call with a member of the ReadyDirect team to discuss the competition, application requirements, and whether the opportunity may be a good fit for your technology.
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026