Congratulations to the Finalists of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech!
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Innovation Village: Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Awards $2 Million to Innovators in African Off-Grid Energy Solutions

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have declared the victors of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, a competition that awards $2 million to innovators working to enhance access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable off-grid energy in Africa.

The prize-giving took place at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles, USA.

Aftrak, a venture from the UK and Malawi, clinched the $1 million top prize with its easily deployable solar microgrid and specially designed tractors that significantly boosted agricultural productivity, increased farmers’ incomes, and provided power to remote areas.

 

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ITWeb Africa: Milken-Motsepe prize in fintech picks finalists

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have named the three teams who have advanced to the final round of the Milken-Motsepe prize in fintech. The Milken-Motsepe fintech prize seeks to acknowledge innovative solutions for increasing financial inclusion for small enterprises in emerging and frontier countries. Read the full article here.

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TechAfricaNews: Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech Names Finalists Driving Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets

Three FinTech innovators—Chumz, Oze, and Verto—compete for $1M Milken-Motsepe Prize, advancing financial inclusion in emerging markets. The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation are pleased to announce the three teams advancing to the final round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech. These innovators are competing for the prestigious US$1 million Grand Prize. Read the full article here.

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TechTrendsKE: Milken-Motsepe Prize in Fintech Three Finalists Announced

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced the three teams advancing to the final round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech. As the competition intensifies, these innovators are vying for the prestigious US$1 million Grand Prize. The Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech aims to recognize groundbreaking solutions that expand financial inclusion for small businesses in emerging and frontier markets. Read the full article here.

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