The Longitude Prize
Tackling the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance by incentivizing a revolutionary diagnostic test.
A Historic Challenge, Revived
The Longitude Prize has a legacy dating back to 1714. Today, it is run by Challenge Works (part of Nesta) and is focused on one of the greatest challenges of our time: antibiotic resistance.
Prize Overview
Longitude Prize on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
£8 million Prize
Winner Announced
The Challenge
The prize challenged innovators to develop a point-of-care diagnostic test that is affordable, accurate, rapid, and easy to use. The goal was to enable health professionals to quickly identify whether an infection is bacterial and determine the correct antibiotic to prescribe, replacing the common practice of 'just-in-case' prescribing.
Why It Matters
Antimicrobial resistance is a critical global health threat, with projections suggesting that drug-resistant infections could cause 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Rapid diagnostics are essential to preserve the efficacy of existing antibiotics, reduce the spread of superbugs, and ensure patients receive targeted, effective treatment.
Organizer
The prize is run by Challenge Works (part of Nesta), an expert in designing and delivering high-impact challenge prizes.
Timeline
Launched in November 2014; winner announced in June 2024.
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