BlueInvest Africa is specifically designed to target registered African companies already involved in various sectors of the blue economy, including start-ups. It also aims to involve African small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) officially established in an African country that have innovative ideas with the potential for further commercial development in the African market. The event is expected to be attended by around 200 face-to-face participants, along with remote participants from Africa and Europe, including investors and entrepreneurs. BlueInvest Africa's main objectives include fostering valuable business connections, creating opportunities to establish a network of potential partners, showcasing real-world business projects on the ground and facilitating the exchange of best practices and innovative ideas. The event has a clear objective. It seeks to highlight Africa's largely untapped potential, promote entrepreneurial initiatives and encourage the active participation of the public and private sectors in the continent's rapidly expanding blue economy. In addition, the event aims to promote innovative and sustainable solutions. A total of 30 pitchers will be selected to take part in this event.

VALUE

• The selected pitchers will benefit from the following:
  • The opportunity to pitch your project, business idea, product or service on the Kenyan stage during the event.
  • The opportunity to interact personally with public and private investors with the aim of closing deals and obtaining financial support for your business or project.
  • Access to coaching and mentoring sessions, in groups or individually, tailored to prepare them for their pitch.
  • A unique opportunity to connect with other African project holders actively involved in blue initiatives.
  • Access to a series of parallel events covering topics related to funding opportunities.
  • Direct access to development banks and other financial institutions.
  • Promotion of their stories and projects through various media and social media platforms.

ELIGIBILITY

• The pitching company must be legally registered and actively operating in a member country of the African Union. The organisers will make a concerted effort to ensure balanced representation in the various regions of Africa.
• Applications from women, disadvantaged people and young entrepreneurs are highly encouraged, promoting inclusion and diversity.
• The company's head office or registered office must be located in an African country and its main business activities must be carried out within the continent.
• It is essential that the pitcher company has intellectual property rights over the product or service proposed in its project. A self-certification is required to guarantee that the company owns the intellectual property (IP) or is the exclusive licensee.
• A signed Guideline for calling for entries for pitchers must be uploaded with your entry.

DEADLINE:  26th January 2024

To sign up and find out more, go here

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