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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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
Associate Director, Media RelationsSam Roth is the associate director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Based out of the Washington, DC, office, she oversees media coverage for the Health and Strategic Philanthropy pillars. -
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 -
Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Finalists Announced
LOS ANGELES AND JOHANNESBURG (October 30, 2023) — The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today announced the five teams advancing to the Finalist Round of the Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy. Each finalist team will receive...Read ArticleImage
Chad Clinton
Director, Media RelationsChad Clinton is the director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Hired to this role in August 2021, Clinton develops and executes strategies to amplify the Institute’s core messages by generating coverage of its pillar workstreams, experts, and events. -
The Milken Institute, Motsepe Foundation Announce Winners of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Agritech
LOS ANGELES AND JOHANNESBURG (May 1, 2023) — Today, the Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today announced the winners of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech, the first of a series of multiyear, multimillion-dollar innovation...Read ArticleImage
Chad Clinton
Director, Media RelationsChad Clinton is the director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Hired to this role in August 2021, Clinton develops and executes strategies to amplify the Institute’s core messages by generating coverage of its pillar workstreams, experts, and events. -
Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation Announce Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech Finalists
25 teams to share $250,000 in funding to refine, develop, and demonstrate their breakthrough ideas in Africa Los Angeles and Johannesburg (February 23, 2022) - The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today announced the 25 teams...Read Article -
Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation Launch Technology Prize Program to Propel Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Africa
Registration is Open for $2 Million AgriTech Prize Los Angeles and Johannesburg - April 28, 2021 - The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today launched the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize program, a multi-year initiative to focus...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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