OceanHub Africa & Coca-Cola Foundation - Plastic Waste Innovation Fund

Expired Foundation · Found: 2026-03-11 12:31

Up to $120,000 USD funding for innovative plastic waste reduction solutions in Africa. Partnership between OceanHub Africa and The Coca-Cola Foundation targeting social enterprises and innovators.

Source: https://www2.fundsforngos.org/environment/call-for-african-innovators-turn-your-bold-ideas-into-real-impact

Funding Details

Funder

OceanHub Africa and The Coca-Cola Foundation

Funding Goal

Support innovative science-driven solutions for plastic waste management and circularity across Africa

Funding Amount

Up to USD 120,000 total programme envelope; per-participant amounts unspecified (up to 120.000 €)

Deadline

2026-02-15 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Applications submitted via Tally form. Venture building framework: funding plus mentorship plus market networks. 2026 call closed. Watch for 2027 round.

Target Region

Africa pan-African, with focus on coastal and urban communities

Contact

OceanHub Africa: oceanhub.africa; The Coca-Cola Foundation: coca-colafoundation.org

Official Page

https://www2.fundsforngos.org/environment/call-for-african-innovators-turn-your-bold-ideas-into-real-impact/

Last Checked

2026-03-14 21:31

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Open to African scientists, innovators, research teams, startups, and early-stage ventures
• Demonstrate scalability and commercial viability potential

Project Scope

• Solutions must address plastic waste in African coastal or urban communities
• Both technical and non-technical solutions eligible including business models and community systems

Constraints

• 2026 deadline was 15 February 2026 - CLOSED. Watch for 2027 round.

Summary

The OceanHub Africa and Coca-Cola Foundation Call for Bold Ideas in Plastic Circularity is a 120,000 USD pan-African venture building programme announced in late 2025. It targets scientists, innovators, and startups across Africa developing scalable science-driven approaches to plastic waste management. The programme combines grant funding with OceanHub Africas venture builder framework, providing selected participants with technical support, mentorship, and access to market networks. The goal is to move ideas beyond the concept stage into commercially viable solutions. Target outcomes include recycling at least 490 tonnes of plastic waste and creating over 150 sustainable livelihoods in coastal and urban communities. Both technical and non-technical solutions are eligible. The Coca-Cola Foundation is the primary funder with OceanHub Africa managing programme design. The 2026 call closed on 15 February 2026.

Historical Context

This is the first collaboration between OceanHub Africa and The Coca-Cola Foundation for plastic circularity. OceanHub Africa has previously run rounds with TCCF. Next round expected 2027.

Why it was added

Direct funding for plastic waste reduction innovations in Africa, perfect for OPF plastic-circular

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