Deadline Extended: Apply to the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing by August 21st!
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Wee Tracker: Verto Wins Big In Bid To Fuel B2B Payments For Global South

UK-based and Africa-focused fintech Verto has secured a USD 1 M boost after winning the Milken-Motsepe Prize in fintech, a prestigious award recognising companies advancing financial access for small businesses in underserved markets. The win adds to Verto’s growing credibility and firepower in an increasingly competitive cross-border payments landscape, especially in frontier economies.

Founded in 2018, Verto simplifies international B2B payments for businesses navigating fragmented and often overlooked currency corridors. With support for 49 currencies, many of them exotic or thinly traded, the platform eliminates intermediary fees and accelerates settlement times. This is a game-changer in markets where traditional banking infrastructure has lagged behind.

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Africa Business Communities: Milken-Motsepe Prize Program launches $2 million AI & Manufacturing Challenge

Building on a track record of innovation in AgriTech, FinTech, and Sustainability, the Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have unveiled their boldest challenge yet: the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing. With $2 million in total prize money, including a $1 million Grand Prize, the global competition aims to catalyze cutting-edge solutions that harness artificial intelligence, data analytics, and smart manufacturing to transform Africa’s industrial landscape. The announcement was made during the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference, where the prize was positioned as a game-changer for local production, supply chain resilience, and inclusive job creation across the continent. Read the full article here.

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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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