Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy 2026

The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy 2026 invites scalable, technology-enabled companies operating in Africa to compete for total prizes amounting to $2 million. The competition prioritizes projects that reduce waste, keep materials in circulation, and demonstrate measurable environmental and social impact, with categories including Agriculture & Food Systems, Plastics & Packaging, Electronics, Textiles, and Construction & The Built Environment. Winners are recognized and gain exposure to industry leaders and potential partnerships.

Prize money distributed among finalists and winners, including a $1,000,000 Grand Prize, a $250,000 Runner-Up Prize, $50,000 for Finalists, and $50,000 for Semi-Finalists, plus networking opportunities and visibility with industry leaders.

Companies with over 2 years of continuous operation, over $500k in revenue and raised capital, institutional/corporate/public-segment partnerships, solutions deployed on the African continent, and demonstrated social impact.

Visit the official prize site to apply or access the application portal; see the provided apply link for the application portal.