The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation, kicked off the final phase of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech. Starting February 1, the remaining 22 competing Finalist teams will have 22 days to highlight their innovations and garner votes for the People’s Choice bonus prize. The team with the most votes will be announced in May at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles. Click here to read more.
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Worth Magazine: Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Empowers Entrepreneurs Worldwide
The Milken Institute’s strategic philanthropy initiatives, including the Milken–Motsepe Innovation Prize, are using capital to catalyze global change and empower entrepreneurs to tackle systemic challenges. At this year’s Milken Global Conference, the buzz wasn’t just about big capital but about how to use it wisely. Emily Musil, Managing Director of Social Innovation at the Milken Institute, sat down to talk about how strategic philanthropy can catalyze global change. “I sit within the strategic philanthropy pillar,” Musil explained, “which means we try to work with people to figure out the best way to use capital to have the biggest impact in the world.” That mission translates to initiatives ranging from economic mobility and fintech access to sustainable development across emerging markets. Read the full article and watch the interview here.
May 27, 2025