Omphalos named a finalist in the SPARK Pediatric Medical Countermeasures Prize Competition

Omphalos was selected as one of six finalists in the 2026 SPARK Pediatric Medical Countermeasures Prize Competition, organized by the SPARK for Innovations in Pediatrics Hub, part of the BARDA Accelerator Network.

At the summit in Washington, DC, on September 22, 2026, Omphalos presented its work to representatives from government, industry, academia, and the investment community. Fellow presenters included Entropic Biosciences, GenAssist, InSilicoTrials, and Kintla Research Technology. The competition offered a total prize pool of up to $50,000 in funding that does not require recipients to give up equity.