06/03/2024
The James Dyson Award provides the opportunity for engineering and design students to win up to MYR 176,000 to support the development of their invention, as well as global media exposure to really get their idea on the map.
The competitionโs brief:
Design something that solves a problem. This problem may be a frustration that we all face in daily life, or a global issue. The important thing is that the solution is effective and demonstrates considered design thinking.
Eligibility:
The competition accepts individual and team submission (up to 10 pax) from current students in university or recent graduates in the last four years from design or engineering disciplines.
For individual submission โ candidate must be from product design, industrial design, or any engineering verticals background
For group submission (up to 10 pax) โ only group leader must be from product design, industrial design, or any engineering verticals background
The prize:
International winners, chosen by Sir James Dyson, will be awarded up to MYR 176,000.
International runners-up receive MYR 29,300.
National winner receives MYR 29,300.
What can winners expect?
Beyond the prize money, winners receive interest from the media, public and industry professionals when the James Dyson Award announces its winners, opening doors and catalysing conversations to support product development and networking.
What makes a good entry?
Winning entries often show clear and intelligent solutions to real-world problems.
Last year, E Ian Siew, from the National University of Singapore and the inventor of Auxobrace was crowned the National Winner of Singapore and Global Top 20 for his invention. He created a rehabilitation device that supports the recovery of patients who have undergone heart surgery. We would like to see more ingenious solutions from young and bright minds this year!
https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/en-MY/