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International news and opportunities from the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering - a national Academy with a global outlook. For UK updates follow @RAEngNews

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African innovation wins!! 👏🏾👏🏾 Congrats once more to Elly Savatia, Kenyan entrepreneur who designed app that translates speech into sign language using AI-powered 3D avatars for winning major award for African innovation. #AfricaPrize.
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Congratulations to all the finalists and huge congratulations to Elly & @signvrse team 👏🎉 #AfricaPrize
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RAEngGlobal (@RAEngGlobal) profile pictureRAEngGlobal@RAEngGlobal16 Oct 2025
Here's the moment we've all been waiting for - the judges have been busy deliberating and it's now time to reveal, the winner of the 2025 #AfricaPrize for Engineering Innovation is... Elly Savatia with TERP 360 @signvrse! He will receive £50,000 to scale his impact further - huge congratulations! To learn more about Elly, visit: africaprize.raeng.org.uk/202…
TERP 360 is an AI-powered device that translates words into sign language in real-time via an app, offering greater inclusivity for deaf people. Elly Savatia Kenya 2025 Africa Prize winner

ALT TERP 360 is an AI-powered device that translates words into sign language in real-time via an app, offering greater inclusivity for deaf people. Elly Savatia Kenya 2025 Africa Prize winner

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Congratulations Elly and the @Signvrse team, winners of the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation! 👏🏾👏🏾 Assistive Tech made in Africa for the hearing impaired. #AfricaPrize.
RAEngGlobal (@RAEngGlobal) profile pictureRAEngGlobal@RAEngGlobal16 Oct 2025
The #AfricaPrize for Engineering Innovation, the largest dedicated engineering prize in Africa has named Elly Savatia of Kenya as the 2025 winner for his sign language translation app, @signvrse Terp 360. Congratulations to Elly, who will receive £50,000 to scale his #AI-powered application that translates speech into sign language using lifelike 3D avatars. The tool addresses interpreter shortages and improves accessibility in classrooms and public services. To learn more, visit: raeng.org.uk/news/kenyan-inn…
Elly Savatia, wins the 2025 Africa Prize

ALT Elly Savatia, wins the 2025 Africa Prize

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Jeudi, Dakar débordait de talent et d’ingéniosité en ingénierie 👏. Un plaisir d’intervenir à la finale #Africa2025 de @RAEngGlobal. Bravo à Elly Savatia, lauréat 2025, pour son appli de traduction en langue des signes. L’an prochain, plus de finalistes Sénégalais(e) please 🇸🇳!
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I came away completely wowed and inspired by these young people’s passion, creativity and dedication to solve social challenges. Thank you for inviting me!
RAEngGlobal (@RAEngGlobal) profile pictureRAEngGlobal@RAEngGlobal16 Oct 2025
"The future is technology... less than 30% of girls and women in Africa work in technology. We need this to change... I am happy to see the gender parity represented in the 2025 #AfricaPrize finalists. I hope the links you make tonight carry you through your career." We are honoured to have @CarineRobarts, British Ambassador to Senegal and Guinea Bissau, join us to deliver closing remarks. @UKinSenegal
Carine Robarts, British Ambassador to Senegal and Guinea Bissau, on the stage at the 2025 Africa Prize

ALT Carine Robarts, British Ambassador to Senegal and Guinea Bissau, on the stage at the 2025 Africa Prize

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Moz is on the map 🇲🇿! Congrats to @RuiBauhofer from Agri View for winning the ‘One to Watch’ award at the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. His Eco-Plates made from maize husks are transforming waste into opportunity. Learn more: africaprize.raeng.org.uk/202…
RAEngGlobal (@RAEngGlobal) profile pictureRAEngGlobal@RAEngGlobal16 Oct 2025
It's now to reveal the winners🏅 We are pleased to announce that the audience have chosen Rui Bauhofer as the winner of the #AfricaPrize 'One to Watch' award and recipient of £5,000. Congratulations! To learn more about Rui, visit: africaprize.raeng.org.uk/202…
Eco-Plates are disposable plates made from recycled maize husks that are fully bio-degradable and infused with seeds that will germinate and grow once discarded. Rui Bauhofer, Mozambique 2025 shortlist

ALT Eco-Plates are disposable plates made from recycled maize husks that are fully bio-degradable and infused with seeds that will germinate and grow once discarded. Rui Bauhofer, Mozambique 2025 shortlist

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4 finalistes, 1 gagnant·e. Qui remportera le @RAEngGlobal #AfricaPrize 2025? Rejoignez-nous à Dakar 🇸🇳 ou en ligne pour la finale du plus grand prix africain récompensant l'innovation dans le domaine de l'ingénierie. 🎯 50 000 £ à gagner ! 👉 shorturl.at/MEQBL
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Celebrating Black innovation 🇰🇪 Carol Ofafa founded @esafiri_ke, to promote pay-as-you-go electric vehicle adoption, empower women and youth, and expand nationwide charging infrastructure with renewable and grid energy. Get to know Carol: africaprize.raeng.org.uk/202… #AfricaPrize #BHM2025 #EngDiversity
2025 FINALIST Carol Ofafa, Kenya THE INNOVATION E-Safiri is championing the adoption of electric mobility by expanding charging stations and battery swapping points nationwide, harnessing both renewable and grid energy.

ALT 2025 FINALIST Carol Ofafa, Kenya THE INNOVATION E-Safiri is championing the adoption of electric mobility by expanding charging stations and battery swapping points nationwide, harnessing both renewable and grid energy.

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Celebrating Black innovation 🇰🇪 By leveraging motion capture technology, Elly Savatia created Terp 360 @signvrse to improve the accessibility of services for the hearing impaired, including healthcare, education, employment, and social engagements. Get to know Elly: africaprize.raeng.org.uk/202… #BHM2025 #EngDiversity #AfricaPrize
2025 FINALIST Elly Savatia, Kenya THE INNOVATION TERP 360 is an AI-powered device that translates words into sign language in real-time via an app offering greater inclusivity for deaf people.

ALT 2025 FINALIST Elly Savatia, Kenya THE INNOVATION TERP 360 is an AI-powered device that translates words into sign language in real-time via an app offering greater inclusivity for deaf people.

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Celebrating Black innovation 🇺🇬 In Uganda, long travel times often leave premature babies critically cold or unresponsive on arrival. To solve this problem, Vivian Arinaitwe created NeoNest to ensure infants maintain an optimal body temperature while enroute to hospital. Get to know Vivian: africaprize.raeng.org.uk/202… #BHM2025 #EngDiversity #AfricaPrize
2025 FINALIST Vivian Arinaitwe, Uganda THE INNOVATION Neo Nest is a neonatal warning and monitoring device that relays key health indicators of a newborn in real-time to medical professionals to prevent neonatal deaths.

ALT 2025 FINALIST Vivian Arinaitwe, Uganda THE INNOVATION Neo Nest is a neonatal warning and monitoring device that relays key health indicators of a newborn in real-time to medical professionals to prevent neonatal deaths.

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Celebrating Black innovation 🇬🇭 Frank Owusu and his team developed @aquamet_tech to help smallholder farmers increase their yields by reducing fish mortality rates. Aquamet have over 120 farmers already using the technology and plans to onboard 7,500 more. Get to know Frank: africaprize.raeng.org.uk/202… #AfricaPrize #BHM2025 #EngDiversity
2025 FINALIST Frank Owusu, Ghana THE INNOVATION Aquamet is a device that monitors the quality of water in local fisheries sending real-time notifications to the farmers’ mobile phone to ensure higher yields.

ALT 2025 FINALIST Frank Owusu, Ghana THE INNOVATION Aquamet is a device that monitors the quality of water in local fisheries sending real-time notifications to the farmers’ mobile phone to ensure higher yields.

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Celebrating Black innovation – the #AfricaPrize for Engineering Innovation was founded in 2014 and is the continent’s largest prize dedicated to fostering engineering innovation, helping over 150 African entrepreneurs scale their businesses. With innovations spanning #MedTech to #FarmTech, #AssistiveTech to #CleanTech, this year’s cohort represent Africa’s rich innovation landscape, with truly impressive innovations that are solving pressing challenges in their local community. With the Africa Prize’s help, they can expand their impact to the entire continent. Get to know them: raeng.org.uk/news/academy-se… #EngDiversity #BHM2025
Promotional image for the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation by the Royal Academy of Engineering, featuring a collage of 16 African innovators with the text, 'Celebrating Black innovation: Meet the 2025 Africa Prize innovators.' #EngDiversity #BHM2025.

ALT Promotional image for the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation by the Royal Academy of Engineering, featuring a collage of 16 African innovators with the text, 'Celebrating Black innovation: Meet the 2025 Africa Prize innovators.' #EngDiversity #BHM2025.

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Meet Frank Owusu, one of the winners of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2025. He and his team at @aquamet_tech developed Aquamet, a device that monitors the quality of water in local fisheries, sending real time notifications to help smallholder farmers increase their yields by reducing fish mortality rates. AquaMet have over 120 farmers already using the technology and plans to onboard 7,500 more. Get to know Frank: Applications for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation close on 23 September! Receive an 8-month tailored training programme, expert mentoring, and up to £50,000 in prize money. Find full application details and guidance at africaprize.raeng.org.uk  @RAEngineering @AfricaPrize @RAEngNews #AfricaPrize
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Our own Vivian Arinaitwe ( @vivianArin46468 ) has been unveiled finalist with other three for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovations. Vivian & colleagues have been selected from a shortlist of 16 to compete for the 2025 Africa Prize, worth £50,000 to the winner. @rkalyes1
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🚀Final call for #Rwandan innovators! Apply for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation to get expert training, mentorship and a chance to win up to £50,000!🌍 Don't miss out! Make an impact today. 🗓️Apply by 23 Sep 🔗africaprize.raeng.org.uk #AfricaPrize @RAEngGlobal
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The launch of the Global Engineering, Capability Review Book, authored by the Royal Academy of Engineering, Presented by Eng. Dr. Dorothy Okello #UIPEUpdates #UNESCOAEWAEC2025 #AEW2025Uganda
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Dernier appel ! Africa Prize cherche des entrepreneurs africains avec des solutions innovatives. A gagner: formation + mentorat + jusqu'à £50 000 (3,7 millions CFA). Postulez : africaprize.raeng.org.uk #AfricaPrize @RAEngGlobal
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Excited for this! @RAEngGlobal To find out more and apply, visit: raeng.org.uk/programmes-and-…
RAEngGlobal (@RAEngGlobal) profile pictureRAEngGlobal@RAEngGlobal31 Aug 2025
Want to make a difference in the inclusive innovation field? Join Frontiers and @GDIhub in October where we will be discussing the impact and challenges scaling assistive technology. Delegates who attend #FrontiersDev events can apply for up to £20k seed funding, for projects they develop with other participants. To find out more and apply, visit: raeng.org.uk/programmes-and-… #FrontiersDev #Inclusion #AT #AssistiveTech #Disability #Accessibility #GDIhub #AT2030programme
Logos from left to right: Royal Academy of Engineering, AT2030, UK International Development. Join us at AT20230 Frontiers Inclusive innovation in action: community led assistive technology solutions in local context Date: 8 to 10 October 2025 Location: Kathmandu, Nepal This project is funded with UK International Development from the UK government. Logos from left to right: UCL, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Kathmandu University, Kathmandu Design Lab. Image featured of a young man attaching a prosthetic arm to a patient. The prosthetic is a robotic based arm.

ALT Logos from left to right: Royal Academy of Engineering, AT2030, UK International Development. Join us at AT20230 Frontiers Inclusive innovation in action: community led assistive technology solutions in local context Date: 8 to 10 October 2025 Location: Kathmandu, Nepal This project is funded with UK International Development from the UK government. Logos from left to right: UCL, Global Disability Innovation Hub, Kathmandu University, Kathmandu Design Lab. Image featured of a young man attaching a prosthetic arm to a patient. The prosthetic is a robotic based arm.

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Did you know? 😯 The following entrepreneurs from #Cameroon -@JuvelineNgum @flavienkouatcha #ArthurZhang and #FabriceTeuche are alumni of the Africa prize for Engineering Innovation? #AfricaPrize @RAEngGlobal
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🚀 Cameroon 🇨🇲, it’s your time to shine! Are you an innovator with a bold idea that could change lives? 🌍 The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation—funded by the UK Government—is now open for applications! 📢 Apply now & spread the word: africaprize.raeng.org.uk
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1/2 Calls for applications for 🌍’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. The 🇬🇧's International Science Partnerships funded @RAEngGlobal 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation - are now open! 🗒Details on how to apply: shorturl.at/Nbtz3 ⏳ By 23/09/2025
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