The fourth edition of BlueInvest Africa lands in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2026 — and the call for pitchers is open until 13 February 2026.
Since 2022, BlueInvest Africa has supported over 80 innovative startups, selected from more than 700 applications, and connected them with 40+ investors committed to ocean impact across Africa.
The call is open to:
Startups and SMEs registered and actively operating in an African Union member country and active in the blue economy
- Sustainable fisheries & aquaculture
- Blue tech & marine renewable energy
- Maritime transport & logistics
- Coastal and marine tourism
- Circular economy, pollution reduction, and more