EU-LAC Social Accelerator Caribbean Social Startup Pitch Competition 2026

About

A pitch competition designed for early-stage social startups in the Caribbean, offering participants the chance to showcase their innovations, receive coaching, and connect with investors at the Caribbean Investment Forum 2026.

Benefits

• 🎟️ Sponsored Participation
  Sponsored participation at the Caribbean Investment Forum 2026 in Barbados
• 📈Investment Readiness Coaching
  Investment readiness coaching and pitch preparation
• 🌐Investor Connections
  Opportunities to connect with regional and international investors
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Networking with development partners, business leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs
• 🌟Increased Visibility
  Increased regional visibility for their startup

Eligibility Criteria

• Early-stage social startups from Barbados
• Early-stage social startups from the Dominican Republic
• Early-stage social startups from Jamaica
• Early-stage social startups from Trinidad & Tobago

Participation Commitments

• Review the Competition Guidelines to confirm eligibility and prepare supporting documents
• Complete and submit the application by the deadline
• Participate in the virtual pitch competition on August 11-12, 2026

Target Region

Caribbean

Target Sector

Social Entrepreneurship