Applications Are Now Open for Blue2Scale!
Are you a blue economy startup in Algeria ready to scale up?
๐ Blue2Scale is now open for applications! We are looking for 10 promising startups to join a six-month national acceleration program designed to accelerate their growth and strengthen their presence in national and Euro-Mediterranean markets.
โ Whatโs on the program?
๐น Individual coaching and sector-specific mentoring.
๐น Business development, market access, and strategic partnerships.
๐น Investment readiness and fundraising support.
๐น Networking opportunities and access to the Euro-Mediterranean ecosystem.
๐ Who can apply?
Startups operating in the blue economy, particularly in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, marine biotechnology, the circular economy, coastal tourism, maritime digitalization, climate change adaptation, and innovative maritime technologies.
โ Eligibility criteria:
Be legally established in Algeria under an eligible legal status (SARL, SPA, EURL, SPAS, SPASU, or individual business).
Hold an official Innovative Project, Startup, or Scale-up label, or have a labeling application currently under review.
Be based in one of Algeriaโs coastal provinces (wilayas).
Have reached at least the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage.
๐ Applications are open from October 22 to November 2, 2026, until 11:59 PM.
๐ฅ 10 startups. One cohort. One springboard to scaling up.
๐ฏ The journey leads to the Demo Day in Algiers in April 2027, where participating startups will showcase their progress and development prospects.
๐ Learn more and apply:
https://soolvit.com/Blue2Scale
๐ Blue2Scale is part of the Blue Economy, Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme, funded by the European Union, in partnership with Algeriaโs Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries and the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-enterprises.
The program is led by Leancubator, in a consortium with ORKIDS Incubator.
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