A Global Voice Honouring African Design

For professional submissions as a company or independent designer, please provide the following information when submitting your project:

• Company Name (required for Company)
• Lead Designer (required)
• Names of Other Designers (optional)
• List of other contributors based on the category applied for, from the Architectural firm to the Manufacturer.
• Category or Categories (required)
• Design Status – Concept, Prototype, or Commercialised (required)
• Brief Description of the Product (required)
• Design Composition & Specifications (optional)
• Upload Images (required) and/or PDF Documents (optional)
• Links to Design or Product (videos, online content, website, etc.) (optional)

For Emerging Designer submissions, please provide the following information when submitting your project:

• Name of the University or Design school (required)
• Lead designer (required)
• Professor name(s) (required)
• Names of other designers (optional)
• List of other contributors based on the category applied for
• Category or categories (required)
• Design status – Concept or Prototype (required)
• Brief description of the product (required)
• Design composition & Specifications (optional)
• Upload images (required) and/or PDF documents (optional)
• Links to design or product (videos, online content, website, etc.) (optional)

The registration process is straightforward. Once you’ve created your profile, you’ll be able to submit your projects directly through your account. Make sure to save your login and password for future access and updates.

• Register online and complete your profile information.
• Complete the online application and select your project and category.
• Fill in the required information: description, upload your images, weblink, and PDF document.
• Review your application.
• Pay and receive your invoice.

ENTRY FEES 2026

To ensure access and representation across the continent and the diaspora, we offer regionally adapted pricing. Africa-based applicants benefit from a reduced fee structure to reflect local economies and support emerging voices. Diaspora and international participants are invited to contribute through a standard fee, which helps fund outreach and the awards ceremony.

ENTRY FEES 2026 – APPLICATIONS FROM AFRICAN COUNTRIES

The AIDA Awards entry fees are calculated per project submitted and are determined based on the country associated with your billing information or company location.

• Professional/ Company: US$100, same entry in additional categories at a 50% discount.
• Independent Designer / Freelancers: US$40, same entry in additional categories at a 50% discount.
• Student: US$10, same entry in additional categories at a 50% discount.

ENTRY FEES 2026 – INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS

The AIDA Awards entry fees are calculated per project submitted and are determined based on the country associated with your billing information or company location.

• Professional/ Company: US$200, same entry in additional categories at a 50% discount.
• Independent Designer / Freelancers: US$80, same entry in additional categories at a 50% discount.
• Student: US$20, same entry in additional categories at a 50% discount.

Submission fees are exclusive of VAT, unless the company is based in Switzerland. VAT, when applicable, has to be declared locally.

No Further Fees: Unlike some other design awards and competitions, there are no further fees for winning the award: Everything listed in the winner’s benefits will be provided free of charge.

DEADLINES & DISCOUNT – AIDA AWARDS 2026

• 20% Early Bird discount until October 31st, 2025
• 10% Extended Early Bird discount until November 30th, 2025
• Regular Deadline until February 15th, 2026
• Final Deadline: March 15th, 2026 (10% late fee applies) till March 31st, 2026
• The Program will close on March 31st, 2026

The Africa International Design Awards are open to anyone aged 18 and above, regardless of country of residence. Applicants living outside Africa should either be of African origin or submit projects that have been developed or realised in Africa. All submissions must demonstrate a clear and meaningful connection to the continent.