The Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech is designed to expand access to capital and financial services for small businesses in emerging and frontier markets. This innovation award offers $2 million in total prizes, this includes a $1 million Grand Prize. Participating companies will also gain access to networking and pitching opportunities. Registration is free and open globally.
The Grand Prize will be announced and celebrated at the Milken Institute’s 2025 Global Conference in Los Angeles, California.
Application Submission
Companies submit application materials (as outlined in the rules). An independent panel of expert judges will select 10 companies to progress as finalists. Each finalist will win $100,000 to further develop their FinTech solutions.
Grand Prize Submission
Finalist companies will submit materials for the grand prize submission (as outlined in the rules). The judges will select one winning team to receive the grand prize of $1 million. The grand prize will be announced and celebrated at the Milken Institute’s 2025 Global Conference in Los Angeles.
Award Purpose
The purpose of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech is to award companies that demonstrate the use of cutting-edge technologies to expand access to capital and financial services for small businesses in emerging and frontier markets.
