365Telugu.com online news,India, 14th,March 2025:The James Dyson Award 2025, a prestigious international competition for student innovators in design and engineering, is now accepting submissions across 28 countries and regions.
This annual award seeks inventive solutions to everyday challenges and global issues, encouraging young minds to create impactful designs that improve lives.
Since its inception in 2005, the award has supported over 400 student innovations, offering a total of £1 million (Approx. INR 112 crores) in prize money along with a global platform for recognition.
The ultimate Global Winners, handpicked by Sir James Dyson, will receive £30,000 (Approx. INR 30 lakhs) and a rare opportunity for international media exposure, helping them commercialize their groundbreaking ideas.
Sir James Dyson on Inspiring Innovation
Founder of Dyson, Sir James Dyson, emphasized the competition’s goal:
“I started the James Dyson Award 20 years ago to inspire and support the next generation of design engineers. The ideas we’ve seen since then prove that young people are committed to solving the world’s biggest problems—whether in medicine, the environment, or technology. I’m excited to see what innovative solutions emerge this year—good luck!”
Notable Past Winners
The James Dyson Award has a history of recognizing groundbreaking ideas that have made a real-world impact:
- Novocarry – India’s 2024 National Winner, developed by Komal Panda from Odisha, is a portable cooling carrier designed to keep insulin and liquid medications at the optimal temperature, ensuring accessibility and affordability.
- mOm Incubators – Created by James Roberts from Loughborough University, this low-cost, inflatable incubator has provided life-saving neonatal care to over 10,000 newborns worldwide, including in war-torn regions like Ukraine.
- SoaPen – A runner-up from the U.S., Shubham Issar and Amanat Anand of Parsons School of Design developed this soap pen, making handwashing fun and accessible for children. Since its recognition, SoaPen has successfully launched in the U.S. market and continues to promote hygiene education globally.
Key Dates & Entry Process
- Deadline for submissions: 16th July 2025 (Midnight)
- National Winners Announcement: 10th September 2025 (Prize: £5,000 / Approx. INR 5 lakhs each)
- Global Top 20 Shortlist: 15th October 2025 (Selected by Dyson Engineers)
- Global Winners Announcement: 5th November 2025 (Selected by Sir James Dyson)
Entries will be evaluated on their functionality, design process, uniqueness, and commercial viability by national judging panels comprising experts in design and engineering.
Aspiring innovators are encouraged to submit their problem-solving ideas and make a difference!