OceanHub Africa is launching the fourth cohort of its eight-month online incubation program to support up to ten of Africa\u2019s most promising impact-for-profit startups focused on preserving and restoring the health of the ocean, while developing equitable and sustainable livelihoods.<\/p>\n
The accelerator is on a mission to support ocean-minded startups with the express aim of nurturing an environmentally conscious and profitable economy that effectively mitigates the effects of global warming as well as the overexploitation and pollution of the ocean. Leveraging its highly qualified network of stakeholders and facilitators, it will deliver to the accelerated startups a program that seeks out sustainable pathways yielding stable profits (ROIs) and avenues for scalable growth throughout Africa.<\/p>\n What You Can Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Unlock a network of leading ocean experts, mentors, entrepreneurs, investors, innovation experts, scientists, lawyers, authorities, potential clients, impact investors…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Engage with like-minded entrepreneurs within the Blue Economy space in Africa and abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Get support to fast-track your growth by acquiring new customers or running you first Proof of Concept, and scaling your business through commerical contracts and fund raises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n What We Offer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Service Package<\/strong><\/p>\n Mentorship & Support<\/strong><\/p>\n Network<\/strong><\/p>\n Fund-Raising Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Eligibility<\/strong> You have a scalable service or product available on the market<\/a> or soon to be available on the market<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Impact & Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n Positive Impact on the ocean Business Model<\/strong><\/p>\n Market & Traction Team<\/strong><\/p>\n Expertise & Background Technology Timeline 2023 Terms<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n What we expect from entrepreneur(s):<\/p>\n\n
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\nYour start-up is ocean-minded: it has a direct or indirect positive impact on the ocean (addressing climate change<\/a>, pollution or overexploitation of the ocean) and promotes ocean equity<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nAligned vision with OceanHub Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nCommercial Value
\nStrategy for growth & scalability<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nAmbition & Passion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/strong>Innovation
\nReliability
\nAdaptatibility
\nScalability<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
\n<\/strong>31 March\u201314 May: Application period
\n7 April-20 May: Screening of the applications
\n24 May: Announcement of short-listed start-ups
\n25 May \u2013 3 June: Virtual pitching of shortlisted candidates
\n14-15 June: Pitching session in front of the final selection committee
\n15 June: Final selection and announcement to Selection Committee.
\n18 June: Public announcement of start-ups selected
\n6 July: Program starts for 8 months
\n9-13 October:\u00a0 In-person Bootcamp in an in-person capital city (TBA)
\nGraduation will take place during the next\u00a0Ocean Innovation Africa Summit<\/a>\u00a0(exact date to be confirmed)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n
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