Startups Portfolio
Cohort 1
Our first cohort of start-ups consisted of six ocean-minded entrepreneurs that were shortlisted among +30 applications.
Shark barrier
SharkSafe Barrier, which Sara co-founded, provides an environmentally friendly alternative to keeping both humans and marine animals
Symbytech
Growing up along the coast and witnessing the polluted state of the waters, Grant du Toit knew he would one day do work related to the ocean
Captain Fanplastic
Captain Fanplastic raises awareness about plastic and litter and inspires behavioral change in primary-school children . . .
Mean Sea Level
Traditionally, solar and wind power have become the go-to clean alternatives for energy generation, but Mean Sea Level is looking to add a new option to the mix by developing the world’s first truly...
Inseco
There is a big problem in our oceans that many of us are not aware of, and that’s the amount of fish being caught simply to create fishmeal – something that has been produced for many, many years....
Impact-Free Water
Remember when Cape Town was experiencing its devastating drought and we couldn’t understand how a coastal city could not have sufficient water? Turns out that gaining potable water from the ocean is...
Cohort 2
Our second cohort of start-ups consisted of six ocean-minded entrepreneurs that were shortlisted among +130 applications.
Arena Recycling
Tanzania
Arena Recycling offers Eco-Building Materials made from recycled plastic waste for construction projects using polymer-sand....
Brayfoil Technologies
South Africa
Increasing the performance and reliability of wind turbines by working with turbine manufacturers to implement patented morphing wing technology into their....
GIVO
Nigeria
GIVO works toward creating a circular economy for communities in Africa by leveraging technology to collect and process recyclables into consumer and industrial....
Green Ocean Namibia
Namibia
Green Ocean Namibia is facilitating accessibility of sustainable fish products and creating decent income for small scale fisherman in....
Plant Biodefenders Company Ltd.
Tanzania
Offering VURUGA BIOCIDE, which is an effective, affordable and safe biopesticide, to achieve management of pests, profitable crop production and reduced pollution of runoffs entering the....
SOSO Care
Nigeria
SOSO Care is reducing plastic pollution and improving access to quality healthcare for millions of Nigerians by offering a low-cost health insurance accepted by 1000 hospitals and which uses...