BlueInvest Africa 2026: Meet the 25 African startups pitching to global investors
The Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Union launched the fourth edition of BlueInvest Africa, which will take place on 2–3 November 2026 in Cape Town, bringing together 25 high-potential African startups and SMEs selected to pitch directly to international investors and strategic partners.
These ventures reflect the diversity and dynamism of Africa’s blue economy ecosystem, spanning regions from West, East, Southern and North Africa. Active across sectors such as ocean technologies, sustainable fisheries, marine renewable energy and circular economy solutions, they have been selected for their strong commercial viability, scalability and measurable environmental and social impact.
The pitchers come the following countries: Egypt, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia.
Discover the selected pitchers and their companies.
At the core of BlueInvest Africa is a clear objective: connecting these entrepreneurs with the right investors to unlock concrete financing opportunities. Through dedicated pitching sessions, targeted matchmaking and tailored coaching, the selected startups benefit from a structured pathway to investment and growth.
More than a showcase, the event is a deal-making platform where investors can identify investment-ready projects aligned with ocean sustainability and long-term value creation.
Hosted in Cape Town – one of Africa’s leading maritime and innovation hubs – the 2026 edition offers a strategic environment to accelerate partnerships and scale solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of ocean-based economies.
As momentum builds towards November, the BlueInvest Africa community continues to expand, reinforcing its role as a bridge between investors, innovators and EU-Africa cooperation in the blue economy. Join the BlueInvest Africa LinkedIn community at BlueInvest Africa LinkedIn Group
BlueInvest Africa 2026: Meet the 25 African startups pitching to global investors
