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 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation will open in July 2025.
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£60,000
of prize money awarded annually
71%
of Africa Prize alumni are now generating revenue
149
businesses supported since launch
$39 million
raised by alumni in grants and equity
One innovator can change a community. A network can transform a continent.
Academy selects 16-strong shortlist for 2025 Africa Prize
This year’s shortlist includes innovators from seven countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Togo who will compete for a share of the £60,000 Africa Prize fund.
From eco-friendly roofing and waste collection to AI-powered healthcare and farming, 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finalists have been announced. This year marks the Prize's 10th anniversary, with the final event to be held in Nairobi, Kenya.
16 innovators shortlisted for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation in its 10th anniversary year. Shortlist includes engineers from Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
Over £1 million invested in African innovators as Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation reaches 10th anniversary
Royal Academy of Engineering celebrates 10th anniversary of prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with medal awarded by HRH The Princess Royal
Register for the 2024 Africa Prize final: celebrating 10 years of impact
Take part in this landmark event held on Thursday 13 June online and at the Movenpick Hotel, Nairobi. Connect with innovators, investors, and other distinguished guests including over 80 alumni from a decade of the prize.
