Authors: Chiamaka Okafor
Publisher: Premium Times: Royal Academy of Engineering; Prince Philip House; 3 Carlton House Terrace
London; SW1Y 5DG – https://raeng.org.uk/
Abstract
According to the organisers, shortlisted innovations provide engineering solutions crucial to UN Sustainable Development Goals – including water, healthcare, agriculture, education, food security, waste, and energy challenges. The innovations include a treatment to convert acid mine drainage into drinking water; a portable aquaponics unit that uses fish waste to boost production of vegetables; a robotics learning tool for children; a remote healthcare monitoring system, and an eco-friendly cooking stove which absorbs black carbon. Four finalists will be chosen by mid-2023 to pitch their innovations and business plans to Africa Prize judges at an event in Accra, Ghana. The winner will receive £25,000, and three runners up will win £10,000 each; an additional One-to-Watch award of £5,000 will be given to the most promising innovator.
