Challenge Timeline Challenge Launch — January 27, 2021 First Round Applications Due — June 25, 2021 Semi-Finalists announced and round two begins — Mid-Aug, 2021 Second round applications due — Oct 13, 2021 Twelve finalists announced, and pitch competition prep begins — Early Dec, 2021 Final pitch competition to judges — Late Jan, 2022 Closing ceremony eventPrizes awarded — June 16, 2022 Post-Challenge support provided to finalists — Mar-June, 2022