https://carib-export.com/en Caribbean Export Development Agency en Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:44:46 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-digital-bootcamp-helps-barbadian-msmes-strengthen-their-competitive-edge https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-digital-bootcamp-helps-barbadian-msmes-strengthen-their-competitive-edge A cohort of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Barbados are now better equipped to strengthen their competitiveness and accelerate their digital transformation after completing the Caribbean Export Development Agency's (Caribbean Export) three-day Digital Bootcamp. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:09:12 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-businesses-encouraged-to-harness-open-innovation-through-the-eu-lac-digital-accelerator https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-businesses-encouraged-to-harness-open-innovation-through-the-eu-lac-digital-accelerator Caribbean entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses were encouraged to embrace open innovation and international collaboration as the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator hosted its Digital Connectors Barbados event under the theme “Uncracking Open Innovation in Barbados: Meet the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator” at Hotel Indigo, in Barbados. The event brought together founders, corporate leaders, ecosystem stakeholders, and policymakers to explore how corporate-startup partnerships can accelerate […] Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:05:40 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/digital-firms-invited-to-connect-with-global-corporate-partners-at-digital-connectors-southern-caribbean-barbados https://carib-export.com/en/news/digital-firms-invited-to-connect-with-global-corporate-partners-at-digital-connectors-southern-caribbean-barbados The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to Barbados and lead implementor Tecnalia, is pleased to announce Digital Connectors Southern Caribbean — a landmark two-day programme bringing together Barbadian and regional digital firms, European and Latin American corporate partners, and innovation leaders under the EU-LAC Digital […] Wed, 27 May 2026 14:15:06 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/grit-project-completes-regional-rollout-across-all-six-caribbean-nations https://carib-export.com/en/news/grit-project-completes-regional-rollout-across-all-six-caribbean-nations Caribbean Export and Global Affairs Canada bring $3 million women’s trade empowerment initiative to Jamaica, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, completing the programme’s full regional activation Mon, 04 May 2026 15:30:39 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/420-msmes-across-14-territories-complete-project-thrive-charting-a-new-course-for-caribbean-business-growth https://carib-export.com/en/news/420-msmes-across-14-territories-complete-project-thrive-charting-a-new-course-for-caribbean-business-growth Republic Financial Holdings Limited and the Caribbean Export Development Agency collaborate on a landmark initiative to strengthen MSME export readiness and financial resilience across the region. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:19:03 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-and-revup-caribbean-sign-mou-to-strengthen-regional-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-ecosystem https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-and-revup-caribbean-sign-mou-to-strengthen-regional-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-ecosystem The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and RevUP Caribbean Limited (RevUP) have formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aimed at advancing entrepreneurship, innovation, and private sector development across the Caribbean. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:54:09 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/ready-when-opportunity-knocks-the-beharry-amber-lesson-for-caribbean-business https://carib-export.com/en/news/ready-when-opportunity-knocks-the-beharry-amber-lesson-for-caribbean-business Written by: Steven Williams (Originally published in Barbados Today) On the evening of Thursday, 16 April, the ballroom at Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle filled with the usual faces from across the regional economy: exporters, diplomats, development officials, and beneficiaries. They had gathered to mark thirty years of the Caribbean Export Development Agency and […] Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:43:35 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-development-agency-releases-annual-results-report-2025-and-celebrates-30-years-of-empowering-regional-businesses https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-development-agency-releases-annual-results-report-2025-and-celebrates-30-years-of-empowering-regional-businesses The enduring, powerful, and direct impact of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) on thousands of regional business owners was celebrated at an impressive gala event held at the Wyndham Grand Barbados on 16 April 2026. Local and regional government ministers, international stakeholders, diplomats, and beneficiaries attended the informative and inspirational occasion which jointly […] Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:27:17 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-launches-caribbean-digital-transformation-institute-to-accelerate-msme-competitiveness https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-launches-caribbean-digital-transformation-institute-to-accelerate-msme-competitiveness The Caribbean Export Development Agency has officially launched the Caribbean Digital Transformation Institute (CDTI), a new regional platform designed to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) assess their digital readiness, strengthen their capabilities, and compete more effectively in an increasingly digital global economy. Supported by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility, the […] Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:46:37 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-set-to-unlock-transformative-climate-finance-for-in-the-caribbean-through-green-climate-fund-accreditation https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-set-to-unlock-transformative-climate-finance-for-in-the-caribbean-through-green-climate-fund-accreditation Landmark accreditation positions the Agency as one of only four regional Direct Access Entities in the Caribbean and opens the door to millions in climate finance for transformative private sector investment across the region Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) welcomes its accreditation by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), marking a defining moment for the institution, a […] Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:10:43 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-joins-the-enterprise-europe-network-expanding-pathways-and-opportunities-for-caribbean-and-european-firms https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-joins-the-enterprise-europe-network-expanding-pathways-and-opportunities-for-caribbean-and-european-firms The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has formally joined the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) as an International Network Partner, strengthening business and innovation ties between the Caribbean and Europe and opening new channels for both European and Caribbean firms to access partnerships, market intelligence, and investment opportunities. Caribbean Export marked this milestone through participation […] Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:20:12 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-and-boost-acceleration-camp-sign-strategic-mou-to-strengthen-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-in-the-dominican-republic-and-the-caribbean https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-and-boost-acceleration-camp-sign-strategic-mou-to-strengthen-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-in-the-dominican-republic-and-the-caribbean Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in representation of the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator, and Boost Acceleration Camp officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, marking a significant step toward advancing entrepreneurship, innovation, and private sector development across the Dominican Republic and the wider Caribbean. The signing took place in Santo Domingo as part of […] Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:01:56 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/connecting-markets-empowering-futures-caribbean-export-at-acsis-2025 https://carib-export.com/en/news/connecting-markets-empowering-futures-caribbean-export-at-acsis-2025 The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) joined regional and international partners at the African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit (ACSIS 2025), held from November 21–22, 2025, at Queen’s Gate House in London, UK. The two-day summit, themed “Empowering Futures: Uniting Africa and the Caribbean through Sustainable Innovation and Inclusive Growth,” brought together policymakers, business […] Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:14:40 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-showcases-the-eu-lac-digital-accelerator-at-boostcamp-2025-founders-day https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-showcases-the-eu-lac-digital-accelerator-at-boostcamp-2025-founders-day The Caribbean Export Development Agency, representing the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator, participated in Boostcamp 2025 Founders’ Day, an initiative organized by Boost Acceleration Camp, one of Dominican Republic’s most prominent startup accelerators. In its first day, the event placed the spotlight in the startup community and amassed more than 100 founders, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders from […] Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:17:15 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-showcases-the-eu-lac-social-accelerator-programme-at-the-social-entrepreneurship-symposium-2025 https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-showcases-the-eu-lac-social-accelerator-programme-at-the-social-entrepreneurship-symposium-2025 The Caribbean Export Development Agency participated in the 2025 Social Entrepreneurship Symposium, with a delegation composed of Dr. Damie Sinanan, Executive Director; Wayne Elliott, Manager of Technical Programmes; Michelle Aybar, Technical Officer of EU-LAC Programmes; and Leo Naut, Deputy Executive Director, who represented the Agency during the opening of this important regional event. The […] Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:14:33 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/when-women-thrive-nations-advance-grit-launches-in-belize-to-unlock-an-untapped-engine-of-growth https://carib-export.com/en/news/when-women-thrive-nations-advance-grit-launches-in-belize-to-unlock-an-untapped-engine-of-growth The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and BELTRAIDE, officially launched the Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs Generating Resilient and Inclusive Trade (GRIT) initiative in Belize on November 12, 2025 — marking another milestone in the regional movement to empower women entrepreneurs and transform Caribbean trade. Held at the Grand […] Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:53:38 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/new-grit-initiative-ignites-opportunities-for-women-entrepreneurs-in-dominica https://carib-export.com/en/news/new-grit-initiative-ignites-opportunities-for-women-entrepreneurs-in-dominica A bold new chapter for women in Caribbean trade began yesterday, November 6, 2025, in Dominica as the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), unveiled GRIT – Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs Generating Resilient and Inclusive Trade at Barana Aute in the Kalinago Territory. The event was held under the […] Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:54:20 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/deadline-extended-bridge-grant-programme-applications-now-due-december-2-2025 https://carib-export.com/en/news/deadline-extended-bridge-grant-programme-applications-now-due-december-2-2025 Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has extended the application deadline for the BRIDGE Grant Programme to Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. AST. This decision follows the widespread disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa, which brought severe weather conditions and extensive power and internet outages across several Caribbean states. These challenges significantly affected businesses’ and entrepreneurs’ ability to complete their applications on time. Caribbean Export stands […] Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:57:41 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-and-caribbean-dragons-forge-strategic-partnership-to-boost-caribbean-innovation-and-entrepreneurship https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-and-caribbean-dragons-forge-strategic-partnership-to-boost-caribbean-innovation-and-entrepreneurship The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and Caribbean Dragons have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Ignite Caribbean Summit 2025, held in Trinidad and Tobago. The agreement marks a significant milestone in advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and access to finance for Caribbean Businesses. The MOU formalises a collaborative framework between Caribbean Export […] Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:03:07 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/the-european-union-and-caribbean-export-launch-bridge-facility-to-accelerate-sme-growth https://carib-export.com/en/news/the-european-union-and-caribbean-export-launch-bridge-facility-to-accelerate-sme-growth The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), backed by the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative, has launched the Building Resilient Innovation for Digital & Green Enterprises (BRIDGE) facility. The programme offers co-financing of up to EUR 100,000 to help Caribbean micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) transition to more sustainable and digitally competitive business models. […] Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:35:32 GMT