James Dyson Award 2026 | Global Opportunity for Students with Prizes up to £30,000
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 18 - 28
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMusic, Art and Graphic Design, Engineering and Architecture
Deadline2026-07-15
Opportunity description
The James Dyson Award is one of the most well-known global competitions in design and engineering, aimed at supporting the next generation of innovators in developing solutions to real-world problems. The competition invites students and recent graduates to submit inventions or products based on engineering thinking and smart design, with a strong focus on practical and applicable solutions.
Competition Details:
- Design a product or invention that solves a real problem
- Focus on: innovation, simplicity of the solution, and technical and commercial feasibility
Benefits
- Global prize of up to £30,000 (around $37,000)
- National awards for winners in each participating country
- Global exposure and media coverage
- Opportunity to turn your idea into a real project
Eligibility criteria
- Open to engineering or design students
- Or graduates within the last 4 years
- Applications can be submitted individually or as a team
- Applicants must be over 18 years old
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