Aftrak Wins $1 million in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy
The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy incentivized entrepreneurs who have ideas for solutions to advance progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7: Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
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The aim of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy was to reward innovators who expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity in Africa. Energy access is a key driver for long-term economic growth and shared prosperity. The prize offered $2 million in prizes and additional benefits, including a $1 million grand prize for the winning team and $1 million in additional prize money. Participating teams also received access to networking, training, and other resources.
Runners up in Leicestershire Innovation Awards
Aftrak were runners up at the Leicestershire Innovation in Sustainability award. Their approach to combine solar microgrids and taliored tractors to empower smallholder farmers across Africa was recognised in the award to promote Low Carbon products. The award was hosted by Loughborough University and sponsored by De Montfort University, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University in March 2024.