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Inspiring future engineers

Who we are

The James Dyson Foundation, Dyson's charitable arm, introduces young people to the exciting world of engineering. Encouraging them to think differently, make mistakes and realize their engineering potential.

Three students conducting a product analysis.

"We want to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists and we want to do this by hands-on learning and experimentation" 

James Dyson

Founder

James Dyson Award past winner, HOPES (2021).

We have three charitable objectives

Our Mission

Our primary mission is to inspire future engineers but we also support medical research and the local community around Dyson's office in Chicago.

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Sir James Dyson looking through a glass table holding machine parts.

Founded by James Dyson

Our Story

James set up the James Dyson Foundation because he's passionate about encouraging, inspiring and cultivating the next generation of engineers.

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Students and teachers from a school in Mexico City grouped together in front of a banner that says 'Engineering Solutions: Air Pollution'.

Our year in review

2024 annual report

Read about the work we did around the world in 2024 to inspire the next generation of engineers.

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