Apr 6, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants to build a better facemask - and they need YOUR help. The agency has launched the Mask Innovation Challenge , offering $500,000 in cash prizes to citizens who come up with mask designs that are more comfortable and effective.
Get those creative juices flowing! Participants have until April 21st to submit their ideas online. More info can be found at Challenge.gov.
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HHS launches mask design improvement contest Joseph Choi © Getty HHS launches mask design improvement contest
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a competition to develop the next generation of masks with the winning submission receiving a $500,000 cash prize.
The competition - Mask Innovation Challenge: Building Tomorrow s Mask - is a partnership between HHS s Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
In the announcement, HHS notes that many health authorities around the world are encouraging people to wear masks to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases, but masks often present some challenges such as: contact dermatitis with prolonged wear, physical discomfort, fogging of eyeglasses, and difficulty communicating.