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 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation are now closed. Find out who has been selected for the 11th cohort of the Africa Prize in March 2025.
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.
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