Advancing Circular Economy Innovation Across Africa
Advancing Circular Economy Innovation Across Africa
Last update: Aug 6, 2026
Last update: Aug 6, 2026
Advancing Circular Economy Innovation Across Africa
Last update: Aug 6, 2026

Details

Location:
Africa
Africa
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity:
Grantmaking entity type:
Nonprofit institute / think tank
Status:
Closed
Budget:
USD 2,000,000
Award ceiling:
USD 1,000,000
Award floor:
USD 50,000
Sector:
Environment & Climate, Pollution & Waste Management (incl. treatment)
Languages:
English
Eligible applicants:
Private Sector
Eligible applicant countries:
Africa
Africa
Date posted:
Aug 6, 2026

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Description

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have opened applications for the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy, inviting innovative companies across Africa to compete for US$2 million in prize funding. The competition seeks scalable, technology
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About the Funding Agency

A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. Nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable. They can operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings.

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About the Sectors

Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.


Key areas:
  • Environmental protection and conservation
  • Natural resource and ecosystem management
  • Climate change and environmental resilience

Pollution & Waste Management (incl. treatment)

Includes initiatives aimed at reducing environmental pollution and improving the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste.


Key areas:
  • Pollution prevention and environmental protection
  • Solid and liquid waste management
  • Recycling and waste treatment solutions
  • Environmental clean-up and remediation projects
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