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Wege Prize 2027 – Circular Economy Design Competition
Wege Prize asks mixed student teams to redesign a wasteful system using circular-economy thinking. Nigerian students can enter if they team up across disciplines and at least two universities.
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Who it’s for
- Undergraduate, master's and PhD students worldwide
- Teams of exactly five
- Members from at least three disciplines and two institutions
What you get
Guided phases as a global learning lab and cash prizes from $2,500 to $30,000; you keep your intellectual property.
Requirements
- Enrolment details for all five members
- Eight essay answers on problem, solution and plan
How to apply
- Form a five-person team meeting the discipline and institution rules
- Collect each member's details and a headshot
- Answer the eight essay prompts (750–1,000 words each)
- Submit the online form by 4 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Timeline
- Opens3 Aug
- Closes4 Oct
Tips from past applicants
Recruit a teammate from another Nigerian university early; mixing engineering, business and design strengthens the entry.
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