All African innovators, take note! Do you have a strong interest in design, sustainability, and solving practical problems? With the Solar Decathlon Africa Design Challenge, you may work with like-minded colleagues, show off your skills, and influence how Africa’s built environment is developed in the future.
Design for Impact
- Compete: Join interdisciplinary teams and create innovative, net-zero building designs that address Africa’s unique needs, from climate resilience to affordability and community wellbeing.
- Learn: Delve into cutting-edge building science with expert guidance and online resources. Master skills in architecture, engineering, and more.
- Network: Build lasting connections with industry professionals, faculty mentors, and fellow Decathletes from across Africa and beyond.
Shape the Future
- Your designs: Make a real difference! Partner with local stakeholders to develop solutions for real-world building projects.
- Global recognition: Gain international exposure and win awards on an exciting platform. Join the growing network of Solar Decathlon alumni.
- Career-ready: Develop market-ready skills and become a leader in the sustainable building revolution.
Why Compete?
- For Students: Gain industry-relevant experience, win internship opportunities, and stand out to future employers.
- For Faculty: Enhance your curriculum, build faculty networks, and prepare students for a sustainable future.
- For Project Partners: Access innovative solutions, collaborate with talented students, and gain media exposure.
- For Industry Partners: Foster innovation, recruit top talent, and learn about cutting-edge building technologies.
The Journey
- Announcement Day: December 1, 2023
- Competition Rules Release: January 8, 2024
- Registration Deadline: February 29, 2024
- Project Submission Deadline: March 18, 2024
- Virtual Semifinals: April 17, 2024
- In-Person Finals: June 6, 2024 (BenGuerir, Morocco)
REGISTRATION OPENS
January 8, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
February 29, 2024
SEMIFINAL COMPETITION
April 8, 2024
FINAL COMPETITION IN BENGUERIR
June 6, 2024
For more Information: Visit the website for The Solar Decathlon Africa Design Challenge 2024 for Young Innovators
