Global Conference 2023
Global Conference 2023

Scaling Innovation: Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech Award Announcement and Reception

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The Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program is a collaboration between the Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation advancing technological progress towards the UN SDGs. The inaugural Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech challenged global innovators to increase economic value to smallholder farmers in Africa, from seed to sale. Join us for the announcement of the final awards, including the $1 million grand prize, with additional prize money distributed among Second and Third Place winners, and bonus prizes for the Most Creative Use of 4IR Technologies and People’s Choice. 

    Moderator

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    Emily Church

    Senior Director, Center for Strategic Philanthropy, Milken Institute

    Speakers

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    Tendai Chitapi

    Co-Founder and CEO, Kuronga; Milken-Motsepe Prize Winner
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    Otaigo Elisha

    Founder, NovFeed; Milken-Motsepe Prize Winner
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    Michael Milken

    Chairman, Milken Institute
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    Patrice Motsepe

    Executive Chairman and Founder, African Rainbow Minerals; Co-Founder, Motsepe Foundation
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    Sandra Namboozo

    CEO, Karpolax; Milken-Motsepe Prize Winner
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    Venuprasad Ramaiah

    Head, International Rice Genebank, IRRI-AfricaRice; Milken-Motsepe Prize Winner
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    Richard Seshie

    Founder, COOL LION; Milken-Motsepe Prize Winner