Have you an engineering solution for the relief of poverty or hardship? Apply now to be considered for a £20,000 cash award.

The Worshipful Company of Engineers in co-operation with UK-based charity Tech4All, offers an award for the most creative engineering-based solutions for the alleviation of poverty or hardship.

Recent award winners have included innovative solutions for; open fire chimneys to reduce respiratory problems; a digital watch to track women’s menstrual to avoid unplanned pregnancies; a diagnostic tool to detect early signs of internal soft tissue injury detection to prevent diabetic amputations and, an integrated apparatus for to provide cold storage and safe water supply in rural areas of developing countries.  

Eligibility:

• Entries must be received by March 1, 2026.
• Entrants can be independent, or part of a recognised body, but financial control processes must be present and openly reported.

Further information and submission criteria can be found at: Information sheet for 2026

For more information on how to apply please send an email with a request to innovation4all.award@engineerscompany.org.uk