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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 · 75 days left
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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Instabug Mobile app performance from Cairo
Egypt
Startup
InstaDeep Tunisia AI champion acquired by BioNTech
Tunisia
Startup
Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa
Ghana
Startup
Union54 Zambia's fintech unicorn story
Zambia
Startup
Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce
Rwanda
Startup
Khazna Financial inclusion for Egypt
Egypt

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