Intoducing the Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize 2025 for Innovation
Applications are now open for the 2025 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.
The Africa Prize seeks engineers and entrepreneurs developing new technological innovations.
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Applicants should aim to lead a new business to commercialize their innovation. Innovations must promote the welfare and economic development of sub-Saharan African countries and address specific developmental challenges.
Applicants should be in the early stages of commercializing an engineering innovation that:
— Has an ambitious but realistic business plan with strong commercial viability
— Has strong potential to be replicated and scaled up
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— Will bring social and/or environmental benefits to a country or countries in sub-Saharan Africa
— Is based in, and will benefit, a country in sub-Saharan Africa
The innovation can be any new product, technology, or service based on research in any engineering field, including:
— Agricultural technology
— Biotechnology
— Chemical engineering
— Civil engineering
— Computer science
— Design engineering
— Electrical and electronic engineering
— Materials science
— Mechanical engineering
— Medical engineering
Eligibility Requirements
The application must be written in English. The applicant must have a high level of English proficiency to fully participate in the program, which is conducted entirely in English.
Eligibility:
— The lead applicant must be over 18 when applications close on July 25, 2023. There is no upper age limit.
— Previous shortlist members or winners, and anyone involved in their team or innovation, are not eligible.
— Applicants can apply as individuals or as part of a team.
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— The lead applicant must be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country* and ordinarily based there. If based overseas, it must be temporary for studies or other reasons.
— The innovation must be based in a sub-Saharan African country.
— The lead applicant must have an engineering innovation but does not need to be an engineering graduate or student.
Benefits:
The Africa Prize offers up to 16 shortlisted participants a unique package to accelerate their business, including:
— Access to business and technical expertise and sector-specific engineering mentoring
— Bespoke press coverage and communications support
— Eight-month tailored training program
— Access to the Academy’s network of high-profile engineers and business experts in the UK and Africa
— The opportunity for finalists to present their innovation to a judging panel at the Africa Prize showcase event
— Prize money of up to £25,000
For more information:
Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
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