He's only interested in proposals that could be ready for clinical trials by 2021.

Bill Gates announced a $12 million contest for a universal flu vaccine

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Bill Gates is putting up $12 million to fund research into the development of a universal flu vaccine, which could save countless lives across the globe.

Bill Gates Just Announced a $12 Million Grand Challenge for a Universal Flu Vaccine

"The world needs to prepare for pandemics in the same serious way it prepares for war."

Bill Gates Just Announced a $12 Million Contest for a Universal Flu Vaccine

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has raised $490 million of the $1 billion goal for their vaccine development project, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).
If CEPI is successful, hopefully we'll be able to add some new viruses to the list of those that are no longer a threat thanks to vaccinations.

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