The engineering (NB check your field is eligible) leadership prize is designed for students and early career engineers who are thinking about practical applications of their work, but might not have all the skills needed to bring their ideas to fruition. With a focus on emerging talent, we’re looking primarily for student engineers, PhD candidates, and junior engineers working in industry.

This is designed for individuals at the concept stage – you have ambition and exciting idea, but have not put it into action yet and don’t know where to start.

One week later all applicants will be invited to present their idea at a pitching competition, the winner and runner up of which will receive £10,000 and £5,000 respectively.

The winners will also receive mentorship and a ‘stamp of approval’ endorsement should they choose to apply to the Enterprise Hub or Entrepreneur First.

Eligibility criteria

We will select individuals who display the greatest potential to become the next generation of leaders in innovation. Applicants must:

– Be within the 18 – 26 age bracket on 31 December 2016
– Have either an engineering background, currently studying engineering or have a demonstrable interest in engineering
– Be available to attend the training workshop in late April / May 2017
– Be available to attend the competition final in late April / May 2017
– Be eligible to work in the UK