OceanHub Africa has announced the launch of the sixth cohort of the OceanHub Africa accelerator. This 12-month program aims to support up to 24 of Africa’s most promising impact-driven for-profit startups dedicated to preserving and restoring the health of the ocean. The initiative will have two intakes in March and July 2025, and the applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The organizers said, “Our accelerator is committed to nurturing environmentally conscious and profitable ventures. We strive to foster an economy that effectively combats global warming, overexploitation, and pollution of the oceans. Leveraging our extensive network of stakeholders and facilitators, we offer an innovative hybrid program. This program is designed to identify sustainable pathways that ensure stable profits (ROIs) and opportunities for scalable growth across Africa.”
Benefits of joining the OceanHun Africa Accelerator Program
By joining this program, you will:
- Gain access to a global ocean-impact ecosystem to network with leading ocean experts, mentors, self-development coaches, alumni, impact investors, and potential clients and collaborators.
- Engage with like-minded entrepreneurs within the Blue Economy space in Africa and abroad.
- Get hands-on support to accelerate your growth, including customer acquisition, executing your Proof of Concept, and scaling your business through commercial contracts and fundraising.
- Access hybrid-format program – combining a one-week in-person bootcamp, in-person participation in the annual Ocean Innovation Africa Summit, and remote sessions using online tools and communication methods.
In addition, you will also get up to $75k worth of AWS credits, and over $40k worth of mechanical engineering design software licenses for prototyping and virtual testing, courtesy of 3DExperience Lab among other perks.
You can learn more and apply here.
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