Innovation Prize Programs
Advancing Africa’s Digital Economy: A Prize in FinTech to Advance Financial Inclusion
Advancing Africa’s Digital Economy: A Prize in FinTech to Advance Financial Inclusion
Milken Institute Innovation Prizes offer exciting and effective tools for partners interested in sourcing or scaling innovative solutions. As a think tank and research institute, the Milken Institute approaches each unique prize as an important opportunity to landscape a given field, incentivize new ideas and innovators, create and analyze data, and prime new markets and entrepreneurs for success. From seed money and achievement awards to large-scale global competitions, we tailor competitions and awards to maximize the impact and goals of our partners. Through its exceptional research capacity, convening power, expertise, and global network of experts and investors, the Milken Institute is well-positioned to execute each prize cycle stage.
Current Competitions
Milken–Motsepe Innovation Prize Program
Competition Cycle
Through its exceptional research capacity, convening power, and global network of experts and investors, the Milken Institute is well-positioned to execute each competition cycle stage.
Innovation Prize Programs
Highlights
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AGOA in the Balance
After 23 years, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expired on Tuesday.Read Article -
Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing Names 10 Semifinalists
Milken Institute to award total of $2 million to 10 companies revolutionizing next-generation manufacturing solutionsRead ArticleImage
Sam Roth
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Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation Announce Winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech and Launch New Prize
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation are proud to announce the winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, a $2 million innovation award designed to reward companies working to expand access to capital and financial services...Read Article -
Advancing Africa’s Digital Economy: A Prize in FinTech to Advance Financial Inclusion
Approximately 350 million adults in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to essential financial services, trapping them in a cycle of economic instability that hinders their ability to open bank accounts, save for emergencies, and achieve...Read Report -
Stories from the Field: Oze
The story of Oze starts in the Peace Corps. I, Meghan McCormick, served as a community economic development advisor in Guinea, while my cofounder served in Benin. We saw firsthand how these business owners had to navigate complex...Read Article -
Stories from the Field: Verto
Our company, Verto, was founded by Ola Oyetayo, chief executive officer, and Anthony Oduu, chief technology and product officer. Both began their careers in finance and then decided to become entrepreneurs.Read Article -
Stories from the Field: Chumz
My name is Samuel Njuguna, and I'm passionate about eradicating poverty through two key pillars: financial inclusion and education. I have a background in computer science and currently serve as the CEO and cofounder of Moneto Ventures LTD.Read Article -
Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Finalist: Milken-Motsepe Prize Finalist: Smart Agri-Centres
“The long-term impact of Smart Agri-Centers is a massive increase in incomes for farmers in rural communities. They are now able to operate their businesses for much longer hours. They're able to access energy that they couldn't access...Read Article -
Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Finalist: Milken-Motsepe Prize Finalist: Newdigit Technologies
“We're the first start-up in Nigeria that is manufacturing green hydrogen and fuel cell technology. This innovation, Just Add Water, has been tested and deployed in real communities and is a game changer for many communities in Africa.” —...Read Article
Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy
This prize is the second in a series of innovation competitions launched in partnership between the Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation. Winning teams will demonstrate the ability to deploy distributed green energy solutions at scale in Africa, dramatically expanding access to reliable electricity.
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