Applications have opened for the sixth edition of the 12-month OceanHub Africa accelerator, which will support up to 24 of Africa’s most promising impact for-profit startups focused on preserving and restoring the health of the ocean, across two intakes.
OceanHub Africa aims to support and nurture environmentally conscious, profit-driven businesses that aim to combat global warming, overexploitation, and pollution of the ocean.
“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 programme. This programme is designed to identify sustainable pathways that ensure stable profits (ROIs) and opportunities for scalable growth across Africa,” organisers said.
The sixth cohort of the 12-month acceleration programme aims to support up to 24 ventures across two intakes, in March and July, with applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Joining the OceanHub Africa portfolio offers ventures 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. They will also receive hands-on support to accelerate their growth.
The hybrid-format programme combines 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.
The package also includes up to US$75,000 worth of AWS credits, over US$40,000 worth of mechanical engineering design software licenses for prototyping and virtual testing courtesy of 3DExperience Lab, as well as various other perks.
Applications are open here.
