Deadline Approaches for DoD Competition

November 30 is the deadline to register for the U.S. Department of Defense’s public prize competition to develop a wearable electric power system for war fighters. The competition is open for international participation; however the individual or team leader must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Individuals or teams must demonstrate a complete wearable system that produces 20W average power to a standard warfighter’s equipment for 96 hours. All components, including the power generator, electrical storage, control electronics, connectors and fuel must weigh less than 4kg (~8.8lbs), including attachments.

Prizes of $1 million for first place, $500,000 for second place and $250,000 for third place will be awarded in a final competitive demonstration planned for the fall of 2008. At this “wear-off,” competitors will demonstrate their prototype systems under realistic conditions.

Visit www.dod.mil/ddre/prize for details, contest registration and rules.