Cross-Border Collaborations in Action – Uniting for Africa’s Ocean Future

Collaborate | Innovate | Sustain

Dear Ocean Friends🪸,

Get ready to make waves! 🌊 As we gear up for Ocean Innovation Africa 2025, we’re excited to spotlight the powerful cross-border collaborations that are driving progress in marine resource management across Africa. These efforts are essential as we work together to address shared challenges and build a sustainable blue economy for our continent 🌍

We’re excited to announce that the next Ocean Innovation Africa Summit will take place from February 24th to 28th, 2025, in the vibrant coastal city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This year’s theme, ‘🥼Science-to-Business 💼’, will focus on bridging the gap between scientific research and commercial innovation to drive sustainable growth. Register here to secure your spot and be part of the conversation!

And don’t forget the fun! Our start-up pitch competition will be back, with a cash prize for the winner 💰, plus our reverse pitch where investors will compete for the ultimate bragging rights – and a bottle of gin! 🍶 We’re also adding more interactive activities with prize giveaways 🎁, so there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of Ocean Innovation Africa 2025 and contribute to the cross-border collaborations that are shaping the future of Africa’s ocean🌊.

Blue regards,
The Ocean Innovation Africa Team⚓