Ocean Growth Track
A programme by Katapult Ocean
An Africa-focused initiative from Katapult Ocean to build an investable pipeline of ocean ventures; a first cohort of 10 companies from six countries launched in October 2026.
At a glance
| Best for | African blue-economy ventures chosen from the team's own pipeline. |
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About Ocean Growth Track
The Ocean Growth Track is an initiative to build a more visible, investable pipeline of ocean ventures across Africa, and to help selected companies strengthen their commercial and investment readiness. The first cohort of 10 companies from six countries launched in October 2026. Over two cohorts the initiative will support 20 companies. It is for African ventures, so it is not a route for founders based in India.
Who can apply
- African blue-economy ventures in aquaculture, fisheries, marine biotechnology, circular materials, health access and climate-resilient agriculture
- No eligibility criteria are published.
How selection works: the Katapult Ocean Africa team chose the first cohort from a pipeline in which it had mapped more than 650 ventures.
How to apply: no application route is published.
Where to apply
Other Katapult Ocean programmes
- Katapult Ocean AcceleratorA three-month programme for ocean companies Katapult Ocean has already invested in, with workshops, leadership development and a network of mentors, customers and investors.
- Pitch to Katapult Ocean (direct investment)Katapult Ocean invests in ocean companies from Seed to Series B in any region, and any founder can pitch through a form on its contact page.
- Asia Ocean Fund (with OCTAVE Capital)An Asia Pacific ocean fund co-managed 50/50 by OCTAVE Capital and Katapult Ocean, announced in September 2025, with an accelerator and a Technical Assistance Facility.