OceanHub Africa Plastic Waste Innovation Initiative

About

The OceanHub Africa Plastic Waste Innovation Initiative offers a total of $120,000 in funding for scientists, startups, and innovators in Africa focused on developing solutions to reduce plastic waste, providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and support for commercialization to drive environmental innovation and promote a circular economy.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Total funding of $120,000 available to support projects from development to commercialization.
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
• Selected projects will receive mentorship to enhance their development and implementation.
• 🌐 Network Access
• Access to an innovation ecosystem that can provide collaboration opportunities.
• 🎤 Exposure Opportunities
• Increased visibility for projects, helping to promote their solutions and attract further support.
• 📈 Business Support
• Encouragement of scalable, community-driven innovations aimed at reducing plastic pollution.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to innovators and startups based in Africa or those intending to promote solutions in Africa.
• 💼 Business Stage
• Applicable to scientists, startups, innovators, and environmental entrepreneurial teams focused on plastic waste reduction.
• 🔬 Focus Area
• Solutions must address the lifecycle of plastic waste, including reduction, reuse, recycling, and alternative materials.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Teams should be community-oriented and driven by scientific innovation.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Participants may need to engage in community-oriented activities or events related to their projects.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Commitment to develop and test their solutions within the funding timeline.

Target Region

Open to innovators in Africa and those promoting solutions in the region.

Target Sector

Environmental innovation focused on plastic waste reduction and recycling.