Application Deadline: 14 April 2025
Calling All Blue Economy Startups: Apply for BlueInvest Africa 2025!
Are you a registered African startup in the blue economy? Whether you’re working in fisheries, aquaculture, marine services, or renewable energy, the BlueInvest Africa event is your opportunity to pitch your project, secure financial support, and build valuable connections with investors, partners, and industry leaders.
Overview
BlueInvest Africa is specifically designed to target registered African businesses already engaged in various sectors of the blue economy, including start-ups. It also aims to engage African Small, Micro, and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) officially established in an African country that possess innovative ideas with potential for further commercial development within the African market.
The event anticipates the participation of around 250 on-site attendees, along with remote participants from both Africa and Europe, including investors and entrepreneurs. BlueInvest Africa’s primary goals include fostering valuable business connections, creating opportunities to establish a network of potential partners, showcasing real-world business projects from the field, and facilitating the exchange of best practices and innovative ideas.
What’s in it for You?
- Pitch your project live at the BlueInvest Africa 2025 event in Lomé, Togo
- Gain mentorship and coaching to prepare for your pitch
- Connect with public and private investors to secure funding
- Showcase your startup with a booth at the conference
- Promote your project through media outlets and social media platforms
Who is Eligible?
- Startups in the blue economy sectors, including bio-marine technology, coastal protection, renewable energy, shipping, and tourism
- Small, Micro, and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) officially registered in an African country
- Companies with innovative ideas that align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Businesses that meet MSME criteria for staff size and annual turnover
Key Dates
Application Deadline: April 14, 2025
Event Dates: October 15-17, 2025
How to Apply for the BlueInvest Africa 2025
Submit your application and become one of the 30 selected pitchers who will showcase their projects on the global stage. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to scale your blue economy startup!
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