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:

1. Visit the official competition website.
2. Register your team.
3. Prepare your engineering research deck.
4. Submit your application before the deadline.

Application Deadline

9 July 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their entries early to avoid last-minute issues.

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.