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Meet the 16 innovators shortlisted for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
Africa Prize 2026 unveils 16 innovators across 11 African countries who will compete for a share of the £85,000 Africa Prize fund
The Transformative Effect of the Africa Prize
The benefits of being part of the Africa Prize shortlist go far beyond eight months of business support and training, writes BioAfriq Energy founder and hybrid solar dryer designer James Nyamai.
Kenyan innovator Elly Savatia named the 2025 Africa Prize winner
Kenyan innovator Elly Savatia wins the prestigious 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for Terp 360 and will receive £50,000. He has developed a groundbreaking sign-language app transforming accessibility across Africa.
An interview with Esther Kimani
Esther Kimani, the 10th winner of the Royal Academy of Engineering's Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, shows how one bold idea can transform lives.
Transforming challenge into opportunities
This summer, Africa Prize alumnus Jack Oyugi leveraged a £50,000 Alumni Business Grant to transform fish farming in Kenya.
Empowering communities through innovative waste management
We recently spoke to Zarouk Imoro from the 2024 Africa Prize shortlist, who received the annual One-to-Watch award of £5,000 at this year's final.
