The Conecta Caribbean 2026 Cohort

The story of our first year.

In 2026, 30 Entrepreneurship Support Organizations from 10 Caribbean countries came together as the first Conecta Caribbean cohort.

Why Conecta Caribbean?

Conecta Caribbean, part of the CARIBEquity Facility, is an ecosystem-building initiative dedicated to strengthening entrepreneurship across the Caribbean. Through capacity building, community advocacy, and access to funding opportunities, Conecta Caribbean empowers ESOs to design and scale impactful programs that address real challenges throughout the region.

Our impact numbers in other regions so far

Since 2020, Bridge for Billions has worked alongside worldwide actors, local teams and grassroots organizations to implement incubation programs for early-stage entrepreneurs. We’re proud of the impact achieved and excited to go much further with Conecta Caribbean. 

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ESOs we worked with so far
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women entrepreneurs
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youth entrepreneurs
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revenue increase after the program

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more funds raised after the program
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How the Year Unfolded

Phase 1
3 November 2025 - 31 March 2026
Call for Applications

We are opening the call to welcome new ESOs.

Phase 2
1 January 2026 - 15 April 2026
Selection

Evaluation and formation of the new cohort.

Phase 3
May 2026
Training & In Person ESO Retreat
Phase 4
May 2026 - June 2026
Search for Entrepreneurs and Mentors
Phase 5
July 2027
Launch of an Incubation Program
Phase 6
July 2026 - November 2026
Incubación, Demo day e informe de impacto

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Meet the 2026 Cohort

Conecta Caribbean is powered by 30 Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs) working directly with founders across the region mentorship, training, incubation, and hands-on support. Find the ESO closest to you and reach out. No application needed to start the conversation.

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda Youth Business Trust (ABYBT)

Barbados

Barbados Youth Business
Trust (BYBT)

Caribbean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Livelihoods (COESL)

SOVO Ventures

The Possibilities Agency

Belize

International Network of Women in Business – NIME Belize

Dominican Republic

Universidad Central del Este (UCE)

Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago (UTESA)

Haiti

Bracing Neighbors Foundation

CLE Haiti – Centre haïtien du leadership et de l'excellence

Jamaica

Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA)

Catalyst Innovation Institute

Kingston Creative

RevUP Caribbean Limited

Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC)

Saint kitts and nevis

Eastern Caribbean Association of Science and Technology (ECAST)

Saint Lucia

Orbtronics

Saint Lucia Youth Business Trust (SLYBT)

Suriname

Creative Tech Hub Caribbean (CTHC)

Foundation Stichting Vonzell

Polytechnic College Suriname

Trinidad and Tobago

Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago (YBTT)

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT)

Founder Institute Caribbean

Omni Caricom

Purpose Spaces Business Centre

Planting Seeds Caribbean

Caribbean Dragons

Year 1 started the journey. Year 2 takes it further.

Applications for the 2027 cohort are now open.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Audrey, Program Director

Ermine, Program Manager

Conecta is an initiative led by Bridge for Billions that seeks to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem worldwide through the training of incubators and the support of industry leaders.

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