James Dyson Award

Overview

An international student design award for a single invention that solves a real problem, run annually across participating countries before a global final. Free to enter; the submission window typically opens in the first half of the year — check the official site for exact current dates.

About James Dyson Foundation

The James Dyson Award, run by the James Dyson Foundation, is an international student and recent-graduate design and engineering competition that rewards inventions solving a real, everyday problem, with national winners advancing to an international judging round decided by James Dyson himself.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Free to enter
• National winners receive prize money and international recognition
• International winner receives £30,000 in prize money

Requirements & Eligibility

• Currently studying or graduated within the last 4 years in design or engineering
• Invention must be your own original work
• Entry from a participating country (most major countries are included)

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Check that you meet the eligibility criteria — currently studying or graduated within four years in a design, engineering or related field, depending on your country.
2. 2Submit your invention through the official entry portal, including a description, photos or a video, and how it works.
3. 3National winners are selected first, with those winners then progressing to the international round for final judging.