The call for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises to pitch at BlueInvest Africa 2026 has opened, ahead of the event’s fourth edition, which will take place in Cape Town in November. Eligible sectors include sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, marine and renewable technologies, maritime transport and logistics, coastal and marine tourism, and circular economy solutions focused on pollution reduction. In the most recent edition, held in 2025, six entrepreneurs were recognised for excellence across fields including aquaculture, blue biotechnology, circular economy initiatives and ocean regeneration. The overall Grand Prize was awarded to STEP Tunisia, for its work on advancing fish farming technologies in North Africa. BlueInvest Africa 2026 is organised by the European Union in partnership with the Government of South Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 27, 2026 09:03 UTC