Eligibility Criteria and Requirement for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2025
Applicants should be in the early stages of commercializing an engineering innovation that:
is accompanied by an ambitious but realistic business plan that has strong commercial viability
has strong potential to be replicated and scaled up
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.
Benefits
The Africa Prize offers a unique benefits package for up to 16 shortlisted participants to help 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.
Deadline: October 15, 2024
For: Africans, Innovators in Africa
Apply here: https://africaprize.raeng.org.uk/