18 & 19 NOVEMBER 2021
Venue: Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town and Virtual Platform
COUNTDOWN TO OIA 2021
Why
We depend on our the ocean, and the ocean depends on us. It is crucial that we support the development and adoption of new sustainable ocean solutions, because ocean wealth can only be achieve in conjunction with ocean health; because the ocean economy can be instrumental to post-covid recovery; because the potential for blue growth in Africa is huge but requires people to come together; because we need to inspire more entrepreneur, entice more private investors and catalyze more partnerships... Ocean Innovation Africa is a platform that showcases African ocean-impact initiatives and brings together international changemakers for the growth of a sustainable ocean economy.
WHAT
Hybrid Event:
> Startup pitch competition
> Keynotes and TED-style talks
> Interactive Panel Discussions
> Themed masterclasses
> Exhibitor booths
> Open Innovation Challenges
> B2B Matchmaking
> Networking sessions
> Ocean movie screenings
WHO
- Ocean-impact investors Corporates committed to create a positive impact on the ocean
- Authorities
- Ocean ambassadors
- Ocean impact NGOs and Foundations
- Universities and research centers active in ocean research
Pitch competition
Who can apply?
We believe that innovations led by science, technology, and entrepreneurship will provide the necessary leverage points to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), at the right pace and scale. By addressing the issues of sustainable Oceans economy and Oceans conservation, our event seeks to find solutions linking up to almost all SDGs in addition to SDG14 – Life Below Water.
Sponsors and Partners
