Grant or competition
Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2027
Royal Academy of Engineering
Sub-Saharan Africa; training hybrid/region-based
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·Grant or competitionApplications closed
Royal Academy of Engineering
Applications openJul 13, 2026
Application deadlineSep 08, 2026
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Focus areaEngineering innovation, entrepreneurship and scalable solutions to African challenges
Funding or prize valueEight-month business training and mentoring; total prize pot GBP 85,000, including GBP 50,000 for the winner and additional finalist awards.
Submission requirementsOnline application describing the engineering innovation, working prototype/MVP, applicant or team, evidence of need and impact, business model, market potential and eligibility. Application is free.
Who can apply
Review the official criteria before applying
Africa-specific. Applicants must be aged 18 or older, be citizens or residents of a sub-Saharan African country such as Uganda, and lead an engineering innovation with a functioning prototype or minimum viable product and realistic commercial or social-impact potential.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
Africa-specific opportunity for Ugandan engineers and founders with a working innovation. It combines eight months of expert commercialisation support with GBP 85,000 in prizes; application is free. No equity or loan is presented as the prize. Deadline: 8 September 2026. Strong for practical solutions ready to grow.
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