James Dyson Award 2026

About

An international design competition that supports emerging engineers and designers by providing funding, visibility, and career-building opportunities, encouraging innovative solutions to real-world problems. Participants can win significant cash prizes and gain global recognition for their inventions.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  £30,000 for the International Winner and Sustainability Winner, plus £5,000 for National Winners and International Runners-Up
• 🎓Global Recognition
  Participants gain visibility and credibility in the industry through media coverage
• 🌐Investor Interest
  Winners often attract interest from potential investors looking for innovative solutions
• 📈Career Opportunities
  Finalists and winners can enhance their portfolios and career prospects through recognition
• 🏢Startup Visibility
  The award helps participants validate their ideas and launch startups with support and exposure

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to current university students, recent graduates, and degree-level apprentices in engineering and design fields
• Applicants must have studied in an eligible country, including India
• Team leader must have studied a qualifying subject
• Team members must have been enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for at least one semester within the past four years
• Proof of eligibility must be provided through official academic documentation

Participation Commitments

• Must submit a project description, problem statement, design process, and prototype evidence by the deadline
• Collaborative entries are allowed, but team eligibility rules must be met
• Participants should demonstrate how their invention works through a functional concept
• Entries must solve a real-world problem through design and engineering

Target Sector

Engineering and Design

Target Location

Open to participants from various countries, including India