qualified teams in the $5 million
XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling global competition.
Launched in June last year, the XPRIZE competition incentivises teams to develop and demonstrate the effectiveness of a quick training and reskilling solution for individuals most vulnerable to employment loss in the US. As we saw unemployment reach new heights and some jobs completely eliminated as automation accelerated during the pandemic, the XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling competition became
critical in providing pathways to gainful long-term employment, XPRIZE CEO Anousheh Ansari said in a statement.
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There were 118 entries from 20 countries. The 10 qualified teams from 4 countries will now move to the Qualified Teams round of the competition.