📌 About the Event

The James Dyson Award is an international design competition that celebrates the next generation of design engineers. The brief is intentionally broad: design something that solves a problem. The jury looks for “clever yet simple” engineering principles that prove both technical and commercial viability. Dyson emphasizes the iterative process showcasing your failures and prototypes is as important as the final product.

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ℹ Event Details

• Category: Engineering and Industrial Design
• Organizer: James Dyson Foundation
• Eligibility: Current or recent (within 4 years) Engineering/Design students
• Team Size: Individual or Team
• Effort Level: Very High
• Submission Type: Video, images, and a detailed description of the design process

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📅 Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026
• National Winners Announced: September 9, 2026
• Mode: Online

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🏆 Prize Details and Value

• Prize Amount: ₹36,54,330 (approx. £30,000) for the International Winner.
• Perks: Massive international press coverage and potential for investment.

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🎯 What You Will Do

• Identify a real-world problem, ranging from environmental issues to daily household frustrations.
• Engineer a solution that is technically feasible and sustainable.
• Document your journey, including early sketches, failed prototypes, and the final working model.
• Produce a short video demonstrating how the invention works in a real-life scenario.

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📦 Resources and Support Available

• Mentorship: National winners get access to Dyson’s design engineering team for advice on scaling.
• Case Studies: Access to a library of past winning inventions to understand what makes a “Dyson-style” solution.