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Call for submission of business proposals for actions in the blue economy

01.02.2024

An exciting opportunity for African Micro Small and Medium businesses interested and active in the Blue economy sector.

BlueInvest Africa is calling for submission of business proposals for actions in the blue economy. Thirty (30) outstanding business proposals will be selected for pitching to a panel of investors from both Africa and Europe at the second edition of BlueInvest Africa in Kenya on 3 and 4 July 2024. BlueInvest Africa adopts a BtoB match-making format, bringing together Small and Medium African businesses seeking financing and investors looking for opportunities in projects that can enhance Africa's blue economy.

For more details and to submit a proposal for pitching, please visit BlueInvest Africa. To participate in the event, African businesses active in the Blue Economy sector are invited to register by following this link. The deadline for submission of proposals and for registration is Friday 2 February 2024.

The term "blue economy" encompasses all sustainable economic activities occurring in marine or inland water environments, spanning traditional pursuits like fishing, tourism, and transport, as well as cutting-edge domains such as biotechnologies, aquaculture, and renewable energies.