When will I access the data?

Successful teams selected for Stage 1 of the Prize will be granted access to the full dataset once the necessary data sharing agreements have been completed and approved.

However, during the application period, teams are encouraged to begin exploring openly available datasets such as Answer ALS and ALS Compute. These resources provide valuable clinical, genomic, and multi-omics data and can be accessed via cloud-based platforms to support early research and team formation. Step-by-step guides and templates are available on our website to help you get started.

In addition, the Prize team will offer opportunities to access select datasets within the secure cloud environment that will be used during the Prize, through workshops, hackathons, and other interactive events held during the application window. These events are designed to give applicants hands-on experience and early familiarity with the data tools that will be used during the Prize.