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The Clean Oceans Initiative Challenge

Key Information

Organisation

EIB & KfW

Status

Closed

Application Deadline

10 May 2026

Program Type

Challenge

Amount

EUR 50,000

About this Program

Seeking circular economy solutions to stop plastic pollution in African rivers and seas.

Benefits & What You Get

Cash prizes; technical assistance from EIB engineers; investor intros.

Eligibility

Startups and SMEs in coastal African regions with scalable waste models.

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