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.
of prize money awarded annually
of Africa Prize alumni are now generating revenue
businesses supported since launch
raised by alumni in grants and equity
Esther Kimani was named winner of Africa’s biggest engineering prize in Nairobi on 13 June 2024.
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.
Royal Academy of Engineering celebrates 10th anniversary of prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with medal awarded by HRH The Princess Royal
Five-year extension for Africa Innovation Fellowship announced
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