Lab of Tomorrow 2026 Blue Economy Innovation Program in Durban

🏛 Organized in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and OceanHub Africa 📍 Durban, South Africa 📅 2026

About this opportunity

The Lab of Tomorrow 2026 is an innovation program for African innovators, entrepreneurs, and solution builders working on the Blue Economy. It runs as an in-person program in Durban, South Africa (23–25 March 2026) and connects participants with international experts, corporate partners, and potential paths to incubation and venture development. The program emphasizes practical implementation and venture development to co-create scalable solutions for ocean sustainability and economic growth.

Benefits & funding

Access to global networks, mentorship opportunities, potential pathways toward incubation and business development, and collaboration with industry partners.

Eligibility

Applications are open to African innovators, entrepreneurs, and solution builders working on the Blue Economy.

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Key facts

TypeCompetition

OrganiserOrganized in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and OceanHub Africa

LocationDurban, South Africa

Dates March 23, 2026 – March 25, 2026

Open toOpen to African innovators, entrepreneurs, and solution builders.

RecurrenceOne-time

Environment / Climate Business / Entrepreneurship Engineering