The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is now open for applications.
The programme uses a two-stage application process. Please read the Guidance Notes thoroughly for more information on the programme, eligibility and advice on answering the application questions.
Tell us about yourself and your innovation so we can assess if you and your innovation are suitable for our programme. It will take about 90 minutes to complete. This stage focuses on your technical innovation, team details, and basic eligibility to help us understand your innovation.
Eligible applications are reviewed by two technical experts from the Academy’s network who assess the technological viability and credibility of your engineering solution. A longlist of candidates with the highest scores will be invited to complete stage two at the end of October 2025.
Stage two
This is more detailed, covering your business plan, market analysis, financial projections and commercialisation strategy. Only long-listed applicants will be invited to complete their Stage 2 applications at the end of October 2025, which will be reviewed by our panel of expert judges.
If successful you will be shortlisted for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and selected to join our eight-month programme.
Our online workshops are open to all applicants and will help you to submit a successful application.
The workshops will cover:
- An overview of the Africa Prize programme.
- Information on the application stages and expectations of the application process.
- Advice on how to submit a strong application.
There will also be a Q&A session for you to ask anything further to the programme managers.
