Royal Academy of Engineering launches major new prize to reward innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa
UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering announced the launch of the first Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and called for entries from engineers connected with universities and research institutions in sub-Saharan African countries. The Prize is described as “Africa’s biggest prize devoted to engineering innovation, covering all disciplines from mechanical, civil and computing to biomedical, oil and gas, mining and electronic engineering.” The overall winner receives £25,000, and “every shortlisted entrant will receive six months of extensive mentoring, training and support in commercialising their innovation, as part of the Academy’s commitment to international development.” The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is supported by the Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund, Consolidated Contractors Company, ConocoPhilips and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. The deadline for entries is Friday 30 May 2014. More at www.raeng.org.uk/africaprize