WA26T will take place from 1-4 December 2026 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre alongside Aquaculture Africa 2026 (AFRAQ26).
The Nordic-focused fund will finance pre-seed to Series A companies developing maritime and ocean technologies.
The initiative targets US$10 million in investments by 2036
The current fish production is 163,000 metric tonnes, and it is projected to increase by 36% by 2030.
The initiative aims to improve livelihoods and benefit more than five million people