Our work
Experimentation. Failure. And new ideas.
At the heart of the James Dyson Foundation are new ideas and new ways of thinking. Our work encourages young minds to explore engineering and learn the importance of hands-on experimentation – and the benefits of failure.
But those new ideas aren't limited to engineering. We also donate to medical and scientific research, as well as supporting the local community near Dyson's US HQ in Chicago.
Schools
Resources and workshops
Engineering is anything – and everything – but boring. Our teaching materials and education programs help young people explore engineering in the classroom.
![An engineer printing a circuit board using Volterra V-One, the 2015 James Dyson Award winner.](/content/dam/jdf/desktop/our-work__desktop__image2--desktop.jpg)
Universities
Partnering with top universities
The James Dyson Award encourages and supports university students with new ideas. We also partner with top universities so students have the support and resources they need to excel as engineers.
Find out more![A doctor and nurse working in the Dyson Centre for Neonatal Care at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.](/content/dam/jdf/desktop/usa__our-mission__nurse--desktop.jpg)
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Medical and scientific research
We support research to advance medicine and science. Our donations have contributed to cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art healthcare facilities.