Congratulations to the Finalists of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech!
neon-globe-2100x1023

UN Global Goals Week features the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech

The Milken-Motsepe Prize In AgriTech is featured by the UN Global Goals Week newsletter. The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced the 25 Finalist teams for the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech. The competition will award USD $2 million in total prizes for innovative solutions to increase economic value to farmers in Africa. The prize competition was designed to accelerate technological progress towards the first two SDGs. At this stage, each Finalist team will receive $10,000 to further develop and test their designs in Africa.

More News

News clips

Africa Business: Driving Financial Inclusion in Nigeria: Adeshina Adewumi of Trade Lenda on Empowering Small Businesses

Adeshina Adewumi, founder of Trade Lenda and a semi-finalist in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, delves into the inspiration behind his team’s mission to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses in Nigeria. In this revealing interview, Adewumi explains how Trade Lenda’s solution uniquely addresses challenges faced by underserved communities and differentiates itself from other innovations in the fintech space.   Read and watch the full interview here.

Read More »
News clips

Africa Business: Redefining Financial Systems: Meghan McCormick of Oze on the Power of African-Led FinTech Innovations

Meghan McCormick, co-founder of Oze and a semi-finalist in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, discusses the transformative potential of African-led fintech innovations in reshaping global financial systems. In this exclusive interview, McCormick highlights inspiring success stories from the competition, sharing insights into how these standout innovations can serve as blueprints for the future of fintech. She also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and long-term economic impact, explaining how the competition supports participants beyond prize funding.   Read and watch the full interview here.

Read More »