Business Incubators

These incubators support entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding, and growth-focused programs tailored to regional markets and sectors. For more detailed information about each incubator, visiting their official websites or connecting with regional networks like RevUP Caribbean is recommended.

Technology Innovation Centre (TIC)

  • Location: University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), Kingston
  • Focus: As the first technical business incubator in the English-speaking Caribbean, TIC supports technology-based entrepreneurs and students by offering incubation, mentorship, and access to innovation networks.
  • Website: ticutechja.com

Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Incubators

  • Location: Various locations, including Kingston
  • Focus Areas: JBDC provides incubator spaces in sectors such as agro-processing, essential oils, craft, and fashion. Each incubator is equipped with industry-grade facilities and supports quality control, prototype development, and small-scale production for market testing.
  • Website: jbdc.net​
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StartUp Jamaica (SUJ)

  • Location: Downtown Kingston
  • Focus: An initiative by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, SUJ focuses on technology startups, helping young entrepreneurs develop tech products and services with international market potential.
  • Launch Year: 2014
  • Website: More details available through Jamaica Information Service
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RevUP Caribbean

  • Focus: A virtual incubator that provides accelerated training and mentorship for Caribbean entrepreneurs. This incubator targets high-growth startups, offering practical skills training and access to investment networks.
  • Website: revupcaribbean.com​
     

Morris Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC), Northern Caribbean University

  • Location: Mandeville, Jamaica
  • Focus: Provides incubation and support to young entrepreneurs in various fields, fostering innovation within the academic and local community.
  • Website: mec.ncu.edu.jm

Antigua and Barbuda

  • RevUP Caribbean – Virtual incubator offering mentorship and funding access across the Caribbean. Provides programs for startups and growth-stage companies with global mentors.
    • Website: revupcaribbean.com
    • Programs: Startup and ScaleUp Incubators, Angel Investing Series

Barbados

  • TBR Lab by Tech Beach Retreat – Tech-focused incubator offering mentorship and international connections, targeting tech startups in Barbados and the wider Caribbean.
    • Website: techbeach.net
    • Programs: Accelerator program with mentorship from DMZ at Ryerson University

 

Dominican Republic

  • Women Innovators Network Caribbean (WINC) – A regional incubator focused on supporting female entrepreneurs in technology and climate innovation.
    • Focus: Peer learning, mentorship, and acceleration programs for high-growth sectors​

Trinidad and Tobago

  • Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) – Business Hatchery and Incubator – Offers a 12-month program focusing on MSMEs in export markets with comprehensive business support.
    • Website: cariri.com
    • Location: Trinidad and Tobago
    • Focus: Business incubation, innovation support, and technology services

 

Antigua and Barbuda

  • Antigua and Barbuda Science and Innovation Park (ABSIP) – A government-supported incubator providing resources such as mentorship, business, and technical support, helping startups prepare for investment.
    • Website: No direct site, additional information often shared through antiguanewsroom.com
    • Location: St. John’s, Antigua

Aruba

  • O’STAD200 Incubator – Hosted by Impact Hub Aruba in collaboration with the Aruba Chamber of Commerce and the University of Aruba, O’STAD200 offers local entrepreneurs training, mentorship, and access to networking.

Barbados

  • TBR Lab – In partnership with Ryerson University’s DMZ, TBR Lab supports tech startups in the Caribbean with training and international mentor networks.

Dominican Republic

  • Women Innovators Network Caribbean (WINC) – Focuses on empowering female entrepreneurs with mentoring and networking, specifically for growth in tech and climate innovation.

Trinidad and Tobago

  • CARIRI Business Incubator – A 12-month program focusing on MSME development with comprehensive business support, operated by the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute.

Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship Caribbean: bransoncentre.co

  • Focused specifically on the Caribbean, this site provides details on programs, events, and application information for entrepreneurs.

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