Expression of Interest forms are due October 1, 2024, for the L-Prize Manufacturing and Installation (M&I) Phase. The Expression of Interest form is a required step in the M&I Phase entry process that will provide DOE with information needed to plan accordingly around the expected number of entries. Please contact  with any questions about the Expression of Interest form. 

To enter: Make sure you’re registered on the L-Prize HeroX platform. Click on “Solve this Challenge” and accept the competitor agreement in order to access the full capabilities of the website. Then click on “Begin Entry” and complete the Expression of Interest form, providing a brief description of your intended luminaire or connected system. You do not need to have your complete submission package ready at this time.

More information: The M&I Phase has two tracks, one for luminaires and the other for connected systems, and up to four winners will split a prize pool of $10 million. The Intent to Submit form is due April 1, 2025. The complete submission package for the M&I Phase will be due in August 2025. Check out the L-Prize Official Rules for more details.