Win ₦1.5 Million: Undergraduate Engineering Research Competition 2026 in Nigeria
Applications are now open for the Undergraduate Industry-Based Engineering Research Competition 2026, an exciting research competition for undergraduate engineering students in Nigeria. Organized by the Academic & Research Board in collaboration with Dangote Cement and the Dangote Vision 2030 Initiative, the competition aims to empower students to develop innovative research solutions to real-world industrial challenges.
Participants will have the opportunity to work on industry-focused research, compete for a ₦1.5 million prize pool, and showcase their ideas to one of Africa’s leading industrial organizations.
Competition Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | Nigeria |
| Organizer | Academic & Research Board |
| Partners | Dangote Cement & Dangote Vision 2030 |
| Competition Type | Undergraduate Engineering Research Competition |
| Eligible Applicants | Undergraduate Engineering Students |
| Team Size | 2–4 Students |
| Prize Pool | ₦1.5 Million |
| Application Deadline | 9 July 2026 |
Competition Benefits
Successful participants will enjoy:
- A chance to compete for a ₦1.5 million prize pool.
- Exposure to real-life industrial research challenges.
- Opportunity to solve practical problems for a global engineering firm.
- Experience in industry-based engineering research.
- Team collaboration and innovation experience.
- Recognition from industry and academic leaders.
- Opportunity to strengthen research, innovation, and career portfolios.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be undergraduate engineering students.
- Apply as a team of 2–4 undergraduates.
- Develop and submit a research deck based on the assigned or selected research topic.
- Be ready to provide innovative solutions to real-world industrial problems.
Competition Requirements
Participants are expected to:
- Form a team consisting of 2–4 undergraduate students.
- Prepare an industry-based research deck.
- Present practical and innovative solutions that address engineering challenges relevant to industry.
- Submit their entry before the application deadline.
Prize
The competition offers a total prize pool of:
₦1,500,000
Winning teams will be selected based on the quality, innovation, and practical relevance of their research solutions.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Visit the official competition website.
- Register your team.
- Prepare your engineering research deck.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
Application Deadline
9 July 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their entries early to avoid last-minute issues.
Scholarships Expiring Soon
Conclusion
The Undergraduate Industry-Based Engineering Research Competition 2026 is an outstanding opportunity for engineering students to apply their knowledge to real-world industrial challenges while competing for a ₦1.5 million prize pool. With the support of the Academic & Research Board, Dangote Cement, and the Dangote Vision 2030 Initiative, participants will gain valuable research experience, industry exposure, and the opportunity to contribute innovative solutions that can make a meaningful impact. If you are an engineering undergraduate with a passion for research and innovation, this is a competition you should not miss.
