The OECS Commission, in collaboration with Draper University and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), launched a startup accelerator program aimed at technology and tech-enabled MSMEs in the OECS region. The initiative sought to provide intensive training, mentorship, and technical support to approximately 200 startups, helping them excel in the digital era.
- Program partnership involving OECS Commission, Draper University, and CDB
- Focus on empowering technology and tech-enabled MSMEs in OECS region
- Two-phase program: Virtual Accelerator Program and Draper University’s Hero Training Program
- OECS Director General highlights program’s alignment with regional objectives
- Caribbean Development Bank envisions empowering youth, women, and promoting digital transformation
- Applications targeted startups from nine OECS Member States
- Eligibility required high growth potential and operation in tech or tech-integrated sectors