The African Startup Conference 2025 in Algiers served as a pivotal platform for Algeria’s burgeoning blue economy, with the Blue2Market initiative, executed by Leancubator, taking center stage. The program hosted a dedicated side event on December 7th to
howcase innovation, foster investment, and accelerate the commercialization of marine-focused technologies.
The initiative is a key component of the Blue Economy Program for Aquaculture and Fisheries, an effort funded by the European Union in Algeria and implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries and the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-entreprises.
Spotlight on Six Blue Tech Innovators
A central highlight of the event was the presentation of six high-potential startups from the Blue2Market portfolio, each addressing critical needs within the marine and aquaculture sectors. The ventures showcased a diverse range of solutions, reflecting the program’s goal of enhancing the technological capabilities of Algeria’s blue economy.
The featured startups included:
- SPASU MARTECE: Developing recyclable floating cages and intelligent aquaculture systems.
- Sea Garden: Establishing offshore farms for shellfish, seaweed, and endemic marine species.
- SARL Mahali Green and Bio: Specializing in spirulina production using vertical photobioreactors.
- Marine Arc: Designing sustainable naval technologies that integrate renewable energy.
- Marinova: Manufacturing underwater drones (ROVs) for maritime inspection and operations.
- HR Technology: Offering GIS-based solutions for data-driven fisheries and aquaculture management.
Strategic Partnerships Formalized Through MOUs
The conference culminated in a significant milestone on December 8th, as Blue2Market startups formalized a series of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with key public and private institutions. These agreements are designed to facilitate venture clienting and fast-track the market integration of their innovative solutions.
The following partnerships were signed in a ceremony attended by Noureddine Ouadah, Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-entreprises, and other high-level officials:
- SPASU MARTECE with Time Smart Energy
- Marine Arc with Time Smart Energy
- Sea Garden with CNRDPA (National Center for Research and Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture)
- HR Technology with CNRDPA
- SARL Mahali Green and Bio with CNRDPA
- Marinova with Marine Arc
Fostering Investment in Africa’s Blue Economy
Beyond the startup showcase, the side event featured a high-level panel discussion titled “Investing in the Blue Economy: Opportunities for Africa and the Mediterranean.” The panel, which included experts Hichem Radoine (PEBPA), Mohamed Mounir Guerbi (MADRP), and Nesrine R. Ziad (Leancubator), explored key investment trends, the importance of regional collaboration, and the role of innovation in building competitive and sustainable marine enterprises.
Throughout the three-day conference, the Blue2Market startups also engaged with investors, corporate partners, and institutional stakeholders at interactive exhibition stands, generating valuable connections and showcasing the practical applications of their technologies.
About Blue2Market
Blue2Market is an initiative aimed at accelerating innovation and supporting startups within Algeria’s blue economy. It is implemented under the Blue Economy Program, which is funded by the European Union in Algeria. The program operates in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries and the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-entreprises, and is executed by the venture builder Leancubator.
Source: Leancubator
