$10m. To win, just solve these science problems by Ian Sample. Building off the success of the X-prize for a space transport:
Now the foundation is looking to repeat its success in other areas of science. Dr Diamandis is cagey about the finer details of future prizes, but one will offer $10m for the first company to sequence the genetic code of 100 people in a matter of weeks.
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A second prize is aimed at kicking America’s self-proclaimed addiction to oil, by spurring research into greener vehicles. “This is a hot button that can effect our reliance on energy from around the world and our production of pollution
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The foundation is also planning prizes in nanotechnology and education and is considering a second space prize, which could see the first commercial team to put a person into orbital spaceflight win $50m to $100m.
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A second prize is aimed at kicking America’s self-proclaimed addiction to oil, by spurring research into greener vehicles. “This is a hot button that can effect our reliance on energy from around the world and our production of pollution
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The foundation is also planning prizes in nanotechnology and education and is considering a second space prize, which could see the first commercial team to put a person into orbital spaceflight win $50m to $100m.

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I can think of a way to get one of those prizes … collect a team of top-quality people together and work hard! This is how Google established itself, isn’t it? OK, first there was the idea of using links to determine value. And no doubt, even a team with the best people will need the occasional corporate team building program. But, assuming these things, inspiring achievements are put together by inspiring team.
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