Irish graduate shortlisted for James Dyson global award
Irish graduate Ella Flanagan has been shortlisted in the global top 20 for the James Dyson Award 2026 for her invention Noli which supports the safety of mental health nurses with a discreet emergency wristband.
Ella Flanagan, an Irish graduate from Technological University Dublin, has been shortlisted for the James Dyson Award 2026 in the global top 20. Her invention, Noli, is a discreet emergency wristband designed to enhance the safety of mental health nurses. The wristband, activated by a simple pull and hold on the strap, alerts the nearest staff member during an emergency.
Noli will now advance to the final stage of judging, where it will be reviewed by James Dyson for the opportunity to win €35,000. Flanagan, who will continue to develop and test Noli in collaboration with health innovators, aims to integrate her invention into mental health settings to foster safer environments for both staff and patients.
The James Dyson Award, an international competition, highlights engineering and design student and recent graduate projects that address everyday problems or global issues. Kay Yeong, Principal Engineer and James Dyson Award Top 20 Judge, praised the top 20 entries for their innovative solutions to everyday issues, stating that these insights are crucial for inventing practical, everyday solutions to improve lives. The global winners of the award will be announced on November 4th.
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