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OneOneOneWithTiti Podcast: Titilayo Oyinsan Speaks to $1 Million prize winner Dr. Jonathan Wilson

Dr. Jonathan Wilson, winner of The Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program, takes us on a journey through his pioneering work with Aftrak, a groundbreaking initiative focused on green solar microgrids and energy access in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Wilson shares his insights, challenges, and successes in harnessing Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies for good, as we explore how sustainable energy initiatives are not only addressing crucial environmental challenges but also creating economic opportunities and empowering communities. Join us for a captivating conversation that highlights the impact of innovation, collaboration, and dedication in shaping a brighter future for Africa and beyond..

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$2 Million Milken-Motsepe Prize Launched to Spur AI-Driven Manufacturing in Africa

A new $2 million equity-free prize program, backed by South African billionaire Dr. Patrice Motsepe and the Milken Institute, is placing artificial intelligence and manufacturing at the heart of Africa’s technology ambitions. Unveiled at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles, the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing marks the fourth—and most ambitious—edition in a growing series of innovation challenges designed to tackle Africa’s structural issues through technology. This round turns a sharp focus to artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing—two sectors where African participation has remained limited despite strong global momentum. Read the full article here.

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Launch Base Africa: Billionaire-Funded Program Offers $2m Equity-Free to African AI & Manufacturing Startups

A new $2m equity-free prize programme, backed by South African billionaire Dr. Patrice Motsepe and the Milken Institute, is putting AI and manufacturing at the centre of Africa’s tech ambitions. Announced at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles, the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing is the fourth and most ambitious iteration of a growing innovation challenge series focused on solving Africa’s structural challenges through technology. This time, the focus is squarely on artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing — areas that have so far seen only limited African participation despite their global momentum. Read the full article here.

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