OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA

Spotlight on 𝗥𝗢𝗪 at the 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁🏝️– A Collaboration Powered by 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 & 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 🌊 Ocean Innovation Africa 2025 will be hosted at the stunning Ramada Resort by Wyndham Dar es Salaam in 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 - 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! Located along the coastline of Tanzania, this premier venue - with its modern facilities, ocean views and a commitment to sustainability - is the perfect setting for Regenerative Ocean Week (ROW). Whether you’re joining workshops, thought-provoking discussions or industry networking sessions, you’ll experience the best of innovation in a setting designed to inspire. Stay tuned for more updates as we gear up for our final stretch!. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 - 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄! https://lnkd.in/ddSqrz9U #OIA2025 #ROW2025 #OceanInnovation #DarEsSalaam #RamadaResort

Catch our founder and CEO in action this February! 📍 Cape Town, South Africa: Africa's Green Economy Summit ♻️ 📍 Dar Es Salaam: OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA & Regenerative Ocean Week 🌊

From circuit boards to coral reefs - OceanLabs (Seychelles) is revolutionizing marine conservation through innovative engineering. 🪸 Catch the OceanLabs team, as well as representatives from this entire cohort, at OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA 2025 as a part of #RegenerativeOceanWeek where we're connecting science and business to #ReverseTheStripes on climate change! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ddSqrz9U

I'm speaking at Africa's Green Economy Summit 2025, taking place next Feb in Cape Town! (right before OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA and the Regenerative Ocean Week in Dar Es Salaam) Join me at both events to make the most of your trip to Africa 🌊 🌍 🐋

[UNOC 2025] Don't miss out on a unique opportunity to contribute to our visioning exercise on the future of ocean sustainability! 🌊 The questionnaire will close on December 17th 🚨 You can contribute in several languages: English 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gMQsT_97 French 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eswa38C7 Spanish 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSMEw75g Portuguese 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eaqjEhpP

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗜𝗔𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀! ⏳ We’re just weeks away from OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 at Regenerative Ocean Week (ROW) in 𝗗𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗮𝗺, 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮, and there’s still time to get involved! Join us from 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵-𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 to experience powerful sessions, connect with industry leaders, and witness wave-making pitches from Africa’s leading ocean startups. This is your final reminder - applications for the Pitch Competition close soon on 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 at 𝟮𝟯:𝟱𝟵! Don’t miss your chance to present your solution on the ROW stage and engage with potential investors who are ready to support your innovation. Visit the Pitch Competition webpage for 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 and to 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: https://lnkd.in/dbkwzG9C Not competing? No problem! Experience the energy of ROW live, explore the summit and network with changemakers shaping the blue economy. 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/g9YPm9TC 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/ddSqrz9U #CountdownToOIA #OIA2025 #ROW #BlueEconomy #PitchCompetition #OceanInnovation

🌊 Save the Date: Regenerative Ocean Week 2025 📅 February 24–28, 2025 📍 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Join SPARK for an inspiring week dedicated to accelerating and scaling nature, climate and people-positive ocean solutions across Africa and beyond. Hosted by the Tanzanian government and powered by OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA, #ROW2025 will bring together #researchers, #entrepreneurs, #investors, #policymakers, and #communityleaders to co-develop pathways for a regenerative blue economy. 💡 This year's theme: #ScienceToSolution The event will transform cutting-edge #research into practical solutions for #businesses, #technology, and policy, driving sustainable economic growth and climate resilience while supporting #nature and people. What to expect: ✨ Keynotes and scientific presentations 🌿 Workshops on nature-based solutions 🌊 Networking cocktails, exhibitions, and B2B matchmaking 🏆 Start-up pitch competitions 🐚 Beach clean-up and snorkeling excursions Let us turn scientific research into practical solutions and pave the ground for a resilient ocean future together! 📌 Mark your calendars – more details coming soon. Stay tuned! #SparkAfrica💡 #ReversetheStripes #BlueEconomy #OceanInnovation #ClimateAction #Science2Business

🌊 Highlights from the SPARK Science2Business Workshop  At the SPARK #Science2Business Workshop in Mombasa, we brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to bridge the gap between science and business. 💡 What did we achieve? ✨ Identified barriers to collaboration, like communication gaps and challenges with intellectual property issues. 🤝 Co-designed solutions, including mentorship programmes and innovation hubs. 🌍 Aligned goals to create sustainable, scalable blue economy solutions.  This workshop was just the beginning. Together, we’re turning knowledge into action!  🎥 Watch the highlights video below to relive the energy, collaboration, and groundbreaking ideas!    Keep in touch for more #Science2BusinessDialogues!    #SparkAfrica💡 #Science2Business #BlueEconomy #Innovation #ClimateAction #SPARKWorkshop Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GIZ Kenya, Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) OFFICIAL, OceanHub Africa IUCN

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲! 🎤 Have a wave-making idea for Africa’s blue economy? The OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Start-Up Pitch Competition is your opportunity to shine! Showcase your solution, connect with global investors, and compete for $2,000 in prize money and other incredible perks. The deadline is 15 December 2024, so don’t wait! - this is your moment to make an impact. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dbkwzG9C Not competing? Then be part of the energy at OIA2025 to witness the Pitch Competition live along with the other impactful sessions at ROW. 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g9YPm9TC 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/ddSqrz9U #PitchCompetition #OIA2025 #ROW #BlueEconomy #OceanStartups #SustainableInnovation

𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱!🚀 The OCEAN INNOVATION AFRICA 2025 Start-Up Pitch Competition deadline has been extended to 15 December 2024! This means more time to submit your application and bring your ocean-impact ideas to the ROW stage. Whether you’re an individual with an innovative concept or a registered startup solving challenges in the blue economy, this is your opportunity to showcase your solution to a panel of investors and ocean leaders. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dbkwzG9C Even if you’re not applying, don’t miss out on the action! Join us at ROW and be part of Africa’s premier ocean innovation summit. 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/g9YPm9TC or 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁: https://lnkd.in/ddSqrz9U #PitchCompetition #DeadlineExtended #OIA2025 #ROW #BlueEconomy #OceanStartups