The James Dyson Award is an international contest for design engineering students offering cash prizes up to £30,000 for innovative problem-solving inventions. Open to current and recent design engineering students from 27 countries, the competition celebrates young inventors who create sustainable and technically viable solutions to real-world challenges.
Giveaway Details
- Prize: £30,000
- Deadline:
- How to Enter: Register online, upload proof of student status, complete entry form with invention details, images, and optional video
- Eligibility: Current university students or graduates within last 4 years of engineering, product design, industrial design, or degree-level design/engineering apprenticeships in 27 participating countries
Prizes
| Prize | Qty | ARV |
|---|---|---|
| International Winner | 1 | £30,000 |
| Sustainability Winner | 1 | £30,000 |
| National Winner | 1 | £5,000 |
| International Runners-up | 2 | £5,000 |
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Last verified: March 17, 2026