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Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing

Key Information
Organisation
Milken Institute & Motsepe Foundation
Status
Open
Application Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Program Type
Prize
Amount
USD 2,000,000

About this Program

Innovation competition targeting scalable solutions that use AI to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste.

Benefits & What You Get

$1M Grand Prize; networking and pitching opportunities; technical feedback.

Eligibility

Open globally to companies with 2+ years in operation and Series A+ funding operating in Africa.

Startups That Could Apply

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Startup
SafeBoda Safer bodas for Kampala
Uganda
Startup
Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa
South Africa
Startup
Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus
Uganda
Startup
Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business
South Africa
Startup
Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages
South Africa
Startup
Trella Uber for trucks in MENA
Egypt

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