
Green Energy Innovation in Global Perspective
On March 2, 2023, the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program, in association with Global Innovation Catalyst, hosted a webinar on the state of green energy and
The Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program is a series of multi-year, multimillion-dollar innovation competitions and programs to advance technological solutions that accelerate progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a spotlight on Africa.
The Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program mobilizes significant financial and human capital through its inclusive and integrated approach to access and mobility for innovators and startups.
The program’s inclusive ethos provides an equal opportunity for success—irrespective of age, status, education, location, or past achievements.
There will be significant new data captured and ideas generated from the range of innovations and field tests. Innovation competitions are useful tools to accelerate data capture for evidence-based research.
Electrifying progress towards the SDGs at scale
The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy will reward innovators who expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity in Africa.
The inaugural Milken-Motsepe Prize challenges innovators from around the world to significantly increase value to small and medium-sized farms in Africa through new technologies and agribusiness innovation.
Connecting innovators from all around the world
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A collaboration between the Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation, the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program seeks to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Its potential impact is endless.
On March 2, 2023, the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program, in association with Global Innovation Catalyst, hosted a webinar on the state of green energy and
The first set of Paafrica Podcast episodes featuring Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech finalists is now live! Listen to entrepreneurs from Karpolax, Koolmill, Toothpick Project, and
The final phase of the Milken-Motsepe AgriTech Prize competition is underway, along with the opening of the People’s Choice bonus prize public voting. The AgriTech
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