The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. The Prize awards commercialisation support to African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges. These innovations show the importance of engineering in improving quality of life and economic development.
Applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation are now open.
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The Academy has launched its 2027 Africa Prize for engineers and innovators in sub-Saharan Africa.
Kenyan innovator Elly Savatia wins the prestigious 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for Terp 360 and will receive £50,000.
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