The James Dyson Award, a prestigious global design and engineering competition for students, has officially launched its 2025 program. Current and recent students from 28 countries and regions are invited to present innovative solutions addressing critical global challenges.
Since its inception in 2005, the award has supported over 400 student inventions, offering more than P70 million in prize money and global recognition. The global winner will receive P2,168,000 and gain valuable international exposure to help commercialize their invention.
Filipino winners have made significant contributions to innovation. Notable inventions include Joseph Aristotle De Leon’s RAMUN, an underground monitoring system for addressing flooding and groundwater issues, Jeremy De Leon’s Make-roscope, a portable microscope for students, Carvey Maigue’s AuREUS, a sustainable energy solution, and the eco-friendly prosthesis Brakong, developed by Emmanuelle Pangilinan and Jason Pechardo.
RAMUN, which won the 2024 Philippine National Prize, continues to be refined for broader deployment. The Make-roscope, which was recognized in the 2023 James Dyson Award International Top 20, continues to expand its reach. Brakong, which was part of the 2022 International Top 20, offers sustainable comfort with its eco-friendly design.
James Dyson, the founder of Dyson, expressed excitement about the award, stating, “The brilliant ideas we’ve seen since the award’s inception prove that young people are passionate about solving the world’s most pressing problems through design, engineering, and technology.”
Submissions close on July 16. Shortlisted entries will be evaluated based on functionality, design process, differentiation, and commercial viability. National Winners, each receiving P361,300, will be announced on Sept. 10. The Global Top 20 Shortlist will be revealed on Oct. 15, with the Global Winners announced on Nov. 5.