OceanHub Africa

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We’ve officially launched the 5th cohort of our acceleration program! Following a rigorous selection process of 212 applications, we’re proud to announce that these 10 startups have been selected. These are some of Africa’s most promising, impact-driven startups dedicated to (directly or indirectly) preserving and restoring the health of our oceans. These visionary entrepreneurs represent diverse coastal nations across Africa, including Tunisia, South Africa, Tanzania, Madagascar, Mozambique, Seychelles, and Kenya. From marine conservation and solutions to pollution, to aquaculture and ocean data collection, these innovative companies are at the forefront of tackling critical challenges facing our marine ecosystems. Congratulations to: 🌊 Aquadeep 🌊 Bahari Labs 🌊 BlueNose Technologies 🌊 Coastal BioTech Ltd 🌊 Koraï 🌊 Ndima GreenBlue Investmentos 🌊 OceanLabs (Seychelles) 🌊 Refasha Zanzibar 🌊 Wayout 🌊 YARSI ERRE Here’s to making waves together in Africa’s blossoming Blue Economy!

Tune in to the newest episode of The Blue Security Africa podcast - ' Financing ocean economy solutions'. Featuring our CEO Alexis Grosskopf, he gives key insights into impact, finance, and entrepreneurship within Africa's Blue Economy! 🌊 Thanks to BLUE RADIO KENYA and BRIAN KINYUA for hosting. 🎙

🌊 Welcome to our Blue Change 💰 Investor Series! 🌊 We are thrilled to launch our first investor series, The Blue Change Investor Series, where we talk to investors in the blue economy about the blue economy. In our first post, we sit down with Andrews Ansong from Aqua-Spark to discuss the exciting opportunities and challenges in the aquaculture industry. We noticed how important it is for impact to continue to share insights... especially as we all navigate risks and opportunities in the blue economy. 💙 📣 Additionally, we are calling all investors in the blue economy! If you have valuable insights and experiences to share, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of ocean-impact investments 🐬

When we act from our better nature, nature gets better... 💙 Remember on Ocean Day, when we said we had something in store in a few weeks, well this is it! 🎊 We joined our partners V&A Waterfront's amazing initiative to advocate for ocean sustainability during their ocean lights festival. 💡 🌊 Members of the OceanHub team dressed up in each of our values 😁 🙅🏽♂️ Jellyfish- No Bullshxt 🐬 Dolphin - Love 🏵 Coral Reef - Collaboration 🐙 Innovation - Octopus Ps: ALL of our costumes were made from recycled materials. 😎

🌊 Farewell and Job Alert at OceanHub Africa! 🌊 We are deeply grateful to Salena Fourie for her incredible work over the past year as our Marketing and Communication Lead. Her dedication and talent have significantly broadened our reach and amplified the messages of OceanHub Africa. Thank you, Salena, for your passion and hard work. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours! 💙 As we bid farewell to Salena, we are excited to announce that we are looking for a new Marketing and Communication Lead to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. If you are passionate about the ocean and have a knack for storytelling and strategic communication, we want to hear from you! Job Description: 🌐  Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies 📱 Manage content for social media, newsletters, and other channels 📣 Promote our accelerator, programs, and events 🤝 Build relationships with stakeholders and media outlets 📽 Oversee production of marketing materials 📊 Analyze and report on marketing metrics 💻 Manage and update our website Qualifications: 🎓 Degree in marketing, communications, or related field 📈 3-5 years of experience in marketing and communication 🗣 Excellent written and oral communication skills 📅 Strong project management skills 🌍 Knowledge of the ocean-impact or sustainability sectors is a plus 📝 Job description https://lnkd.in/drCz-tJZ 🌐 Apply now through our application link https://lnkd.in/dxCW2uvJ Join us in shaping a sustainable and equitable future for the ocean and its people across Africa.

✅ Are you located in Kenya, Mozambique, or Tanzania? ✅ Do you have a passion for economic empowerment, coastal communities, and the ocean?! If yes, you should apply for OceanHub Africa's Trainer of Trainer (ToT) program under the ReSea Project! 🌊 Find out more information about the job here https://lnkd.in/d5TuRBgk Apply now before 7 July! https://lnkd.in/d7WTbGr8 Our ToT program is designed to create a powerful network of trainers who will support local businesses and boost climate resilience. This initiative, part of the Regenerative Seascapes for People, Climate, and Nature (ReSea) Project, is dedicated to empowering women and youth in coastal communities. Join a transformative journey and become part of the foundation of this impact!🚀 The ReSea Project is implemented by IUCN and Mission Inclusion with the support of Global Affairs Canada.🇨🇦🌍 Head of Coastal Community Development: noorjehan@oceanhub.africa  

New coastal community project alert! 🚨🌊 Introducing the ReSea Project’s Blue Economy Trainer of Trainer Program led by OHA This program will: 🌍 Boost physical and socio-economic resilience of coastal communities in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar and Comoros! ✊🏽 👩🏽 Empower women & youth through sustainable blue economy businesses and inclusive nature-based value chains and more... The ReSea Project is implemented by IUCN and Mission Inclusion with the support of Global Affairs Canada. Join the movement! 🌍 Stay tuned for more updates…

Wow wow wow! 😮 🌟 We are proud to announce that we have been nominated as a regional finalist for the Global Startup Awards Africa! 🤩 🏃🏽♀️ 🇿🇦 Category - Accelerator/Incubator Program 🗳 We kindly ask everyone to please take a few minutes to vote for us! 🗳 VOTE HERE https://lnkd.in/dst-FnvJ What's even MORE exciting is that not one, not two, but FIVE of our alumni startups have also been nominated in various categories. 😁 Congratulations to 👏🏽 Captain Fanplastic - South Africa SharkSafe Barrier (Pty) Ltd - South Africa SeaH4 - South Africa Plant Biodefenders - Tanzania Kuza Freezer - Kenya MONSAPO - Tunisia (OIA pitch competition) 🗳 Please vote for the above startups by searching their names in their regions! https://lnkd.in/efRDQsT

🔎 A few weeks ago, two of our startup alumni - Captain Fanplastic and SharkSafe Barrier (Pty) Ltd put their marketing challenges forward to be tackled by various Masters students at the Markcom Sprint Hackathon! 🏃🏽♀️ This got us thinking about how important business visibility is for any business, especially startups. 🤔