Africa Prize 2026 Shortlist Signals Strong Growth for African Innovation and Local Solutions
Summary. The Royal Academy of Engineering announced 16 African innovators from 11 countries selected for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The shortlist includes solutions addressing healthcare, education, clean energy, and transport across the continent. Winners receive mentoring, training, and access to networks; the programme has supported 165 businesses over 12 years, creating over 40,000 jobs.
Details
- Countries
- Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Senegal, United Kingdom
- Regions
- Africa
- Categories
- entrepreneurship, innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems
- Added
- 2026-04-28