Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2027

About

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is a prestigious competition that supports African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges, offering substantial prize money and commercialization support to enhance their impact on communities and economies.

Benefits

• 💰Prize Money
  £85,000 awarded annually to support innovative projects
• 🎓Commercialization Support
  Access to resources and mentorship to help bring innovations to market
• 🌐Network Access
  Connection to a community of innovators and potential investors
• 📈Business Support
  Assistance in raising grants and equity funding, with alumni raising $34 million
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Showcase innovations at the Africa Prize Final and gain visibility

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to innovators from sub-Saharan Africa
• Must be developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges
• Must demonstrate potential for commercialization
• Previous applicants and winners are encouraged to apply again
• Innovations should aim to improve quality of life and economic development

Participation Commitments

• Must submit a detailed application by the deadline
• Participation in support webinars and events organized by the Royal Academy of Engineering
• Must demonstrate progress and updates on the innovation during the competition
• Finalists must present their innovations at the Africa Prize Final event

Target Sector

Engineering and Innovation

Target Location

Open to innovators across sub-Saharan Africa