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James Dyson Award 2026

James Dyson Foundation — International

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Open to current and recent university students in engineering and design, the James Dyson Award rewards inventions that solve genuine, everyday problems. National winners are shortlisted before an international panel including James Dyson selects the global winner. The award emphasizes prototyping and iteration over polish.

Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Results announced

Nov 16, 2026

Entry fee

Free

Award / prize

£30,000 international winner; £5,000 per national winner

Audience

Students

Submission format

1–2 A3 boards, a short process video, and supporting sketches submitted online

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