At Emirates Global Aluminium, we know that science, technology, engineering and maths are key to building our nation's future.

That is because STEM skills have been key to building EGA, and why we are calling on students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 to enter the EGA Aluminium Design & Innovation Challenge. The EGA Aluminium Design & Innovation Challenge is an opportunity to apply your science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills to design and innovate to make modern life possible using the metal of the future - aluminium.

By participating, students will be able to put into practice STEM skills. There will also be prizes for the best designs and innovations. Teams of up to three students can work on any of the following competition themes:

  1. Sustainable mobility
  2. Architecture
  3. Product design
  4. Space Solutions
If you have an innovative solution to any of these challenges, register your team here
All you have to do is develop a project portfolio and submit the portfolio before January 13th, 2025 to be shortlisted, and become eligible to participate in the finals for a chance to win cash prizes.
The winning team for each theme will be awarded a AED 15,000 cash prize, and runner-up teams will receive AED10,000.

Take a look at our 2023 - 2024 event video

Programme agenda

Registrations open

September 2024

Deadline for Submission

January 2025

Final event

February 2025

Challenge rules



Stage one (project portfolio):


In order for your submissions to qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

  • The participating team of students must consist of UAE citizens or residents in grades 9 – 12 during the academic year 2024 – 2025.
  • Each team must be comprised of three to four students guided by a mentor or coach. Each team can submit only one entry to The EGA Aluminium Design & Innovation Challenge. However, schools and coaches may have multiple entries.
  • Each mentor or coach must officially register at the registration site on or before 13th January 2025 to express their interest and download the materials.
  • Submissions must be entered into one of the four categories by January 2025:

    1. Sustainable mobility
    2. Architecture
    3. Product design
    4. Space Solutions

  • The parent(s) or guardian(s) of each participant must complete a consent form which can be downloaded here
  • Each submission should include:

    • A project summary of around 300 words
    • A project portfolio that is no more than 15 pages, and includes a visual illustration/image/sketch of the proposed idea. Submissions may also include a design in a CAD file format. The mandatory project portfolio template can be downloaded once you create an account.
    • A two-minute recorded explanation video.

Stage two (physical prototype):


Shortlisted finalists will be eligible to participate in the final event scheduled for February 2025 in the UAE.
Finalists will receive a prototype kit with components that can be used to construct a physical prototype of their project.
Shortlisted teams will be sent additional details on the requirements of the prototype.

Do you have what it takes?