Applications are now open for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2026, organised by the Royal Academy of Engineering. The prestigious prize supports African innovators in developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges.
What You’ll Gain
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Up to £50,000 in prize money
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An eight-month tailored training programme
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Two fully-funded training weeks—one in the UK and one in a major African city
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Access to business and technical support, including industry-specific engineering mentorship
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Press coverage and communications support
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Membership in the Academy’s network of expert engineers and business professionals in both the UK and Africa
Eligibility Criteria
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Open to individuals or teams (with a lead applicant)
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Lead applicant must be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country
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Must be based in sub-Saharan Africa
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Applicants must be 18 years or older
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Must have good proficiency in English
How to Apply
The programme follows a two-stage application process. Interested applicants should complete and submit their Stage One application by Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Click here to apply.
The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2026, organized by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is now accepting applications. This esteemed prize aids African innovators in creating scalable engineering solutions to address local challenges. Participants can benefit from up to £50,000 in prize money, an eight-month tailored training program, and two fully-funded training weeks held in the UK and a major African city. Additional benefits include access to business and technical support, industry-specific engineering mentorship, press coverage, communications support, and membership in a network of expert engineers and business professionals in both the UK and Africa.
Eligibility criteria require applicants to be individuals or teams with a lead applicant who is a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country and based in the region. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, with proficiency in English. The application process involves two stages, with the Stage One application due by Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
