What is the Virtual Cell Challenge?

What dates do I need to know?

Why this challenge and why now?

Where can I find more background on this effort?

Can I share my progress on social media?

I'm a researcher or student. Can I publish my results?

What will happen in future years?

Who can participate in the Challenge?

Can I enter multiple models in the Challenge?

Can my employer or lab field multiple teams?

How do I get permission from my employer to enter the Challenge? What if I am a student?

What are the rules of the Challenge?

Can I use the H1 hESC Challenge datasets that Arc has created for other purposes outside of the Challenge?

Can I use proprietary models or data to generate results for the Challenge?

Am I required to submit my code to the Challenge?

Will Arc own my model?

Can I use Arc's State model in the Challenge?

How many people can be on a team?

Can I be part of multiple teams?

Can I participate as an individual separate from my employer?

Can individuals from multiple universities enter the Challenge as a team?

How do I change teams?

What should I do if my team wants to join forces with another team?

What does it mean to participate in the Challenge as an employee? Can I use my employer's resources if I am participating in my personal capacity?

What should I do if I have a problem with my submission or other issue with the website?

How can I connect and discuss the competition with other participants?

What data sets are part of the Challenge?

Can I use other data to train or fine tune my model?

How are scores calculated in the code provided by the Challenge?

I'm outside the United States, am I eligible to win a prize?

What happens if I am a prize winner?

Do I have to pay taxes on my prize earnings?

How are prizes divided among team members?