{"id":16992,"date":"2026-07-10T08:09:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/?p=16992"},"modified":"2026-07-10T08:09:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:09:41","slug":"premio-milken-motsepe-inovacao-verde-exclusiva-em-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/bolsas-e-fundos\/premio-milken-motsepe-inovacao-verde-exclusiva-em-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Milken-Motsepe Prize: Unique Green Innovation in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Milken-Motsepe Prize in the Circular Economy<\/strong> represents a historic opportunity for companies and start-ups in Cape Verde that are leading the transition to a more sustainable economic model. Organised through the key partnership between the Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation, this global award aims to identify, support and fund innovative solutions that accelerate the transition to a circular economy in Africa, addressing crucial challenges such as waste management, green security and resource efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Cape Verde\u2019s business ecosystem, characterised by its insularity and vulnerability to climate change, participation in this initiative is strategic. The competition focuses on scalable technologies and business models that minimise waste and maximise the life cycle of products. Applying not only puts local entrepreneurs on the map of African innovation, but also opens doors to specialist mentoring, global networks and, crucially, non-repayable funding to expand the impact of their solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the Prize work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme is structured to support participants through a number of stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application stage:<\/strong> Presentation of innovative concepts and business models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Testing and Validation Phase:<\/strong> The selected teams receive seed funding to test their prototypes in real-world scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grand Final:<\/strong> Awarding substantial cash prizes to solutions with the greatest potential for scaling up and for environmental and social impact in Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Private companies, cooperatives and consortia that operate or plan to operate on the African continent are eligible, provided they present solutions that demonstrate commercial viability and a clear positive environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications and Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to transform Cape Verde\u2019s economy and showcase the archipelago\u2019s innovation on the international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> 13 August 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application link:<\/strong> Secure your place by completing the official form on the website:  <a href=\"https:\/\/milkenmotsepeprize.org\/\">https:\/\/milkenmotsepeprize.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how the Milken-Motsepe Prize is driving the circular economy in Africa and opening up golden opportunities for start-ups and innovative companies in Cape Verde. 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