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Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

The Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) calls for nominations by 29 June 2015.

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation has entered its second year and will again this year look for engineers, or engineering students, in ALL disciplines (civil, electrical, biomedical, mechanical, IT/computer/software, oi/gas/mining, agricultural etc.) who are innovating solutions to everyday problems. The deadline for entries is 29 June 2015.

Shortlisted candidates will receive mentoring and training from prominent African engineers and/or businessmen and -women in improving their innovation, business plan, marketing strategies and communication skills.

The winner of the programme will receive an additional GBP 52,000, and runners-up GBP 10,000 each.

For further information about the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation visit: www.raeng.org.uk/AfricaPrize

Last year's successful candidates: