The Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech
The Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech is a global competition for innovative solutions to increase economic value to farmers, from seed to sale. Registration is free and open to anyone, with a $1 million grand prize available for the winning team, and $1 million in additional prizes.
Details
The Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize in AgriTech addresses the problems faced by farmers on small to medium-sized farms in Africa. The prize will incentivize scalable AgriTech solutions, cultivate and support a global community of entrepreneurs, and source global data-given insights.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize for AgriTech Entrepreneurs 2021, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be AgriTech entrepreneurs developing innovative technology solutions for any stage of the food system, from seed to sale.
- Must have a viable business model.
- Must show the capacity to increase farm productivity and/or decrease post-harvest loss.
- Must be passionate about the AgriTech business space.
Prize Benefits
- Winning team will receive a $1million grand prize, with $1million in additional prizes.
- Opportunity to join online community of other entrepreneurs.
- Winning team receives a 12-week experiential learning program powered by the Stanford Center for Professional Development.
- Access to alumni network.
For more details and application: https://milkenmotsepeprize.org/agritech-prize/
Application Deadline: December 2021
