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 2025 – 2026.
• Each team must be comprised of up to three 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 18 Jan 2026 at 23:59 (UAE time) to express their interest and download the materials.
• Submissions must be entered into one of the four categories by 18 Jan 2026 at 23:59 (UAE time):

• • Future mobility
  • Architecture
  • Product design
  • Space Tools
    
    
• 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 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 here.
• A two-minute recorded explanation video.
   

Stage two (physical prototype):

• Shortlisted finalists will be eligible to participate in the final event scheduled for April 2026 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.