27/07/2023

Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program Announces Selection of its Third Cohort

By OECS Media

The Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program is proud to announce the selection of its third cohort, comprising 43 promising green entrepreneurs (Greenpreneurs) from across the Eastern Caribbean region. This prestigious program aims to nurture and empower environmentally conscious innovators who are dedicated to creating a sustainable and inclusive environment through their business models.

The Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program was launched in 2021 and is a collaborative initiative of The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States and funded by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD). The program is a free, carefully curated, training and mentoring program designed to support green entrepreneurs in building robust and sustainable business models and give them the skills, tools, and confidence to set them up for success. It features a 12-week virtual green business training based on the lean start-up methodology, a mentorship program, one-on-one coaching and networking opportunities culminating in a business plan competition where up to ten businesses can qualify for grants of US $10,000.

Applications from 120 businesses were received for the program, however only 24 were selected after a rigorous screening, evaluation, and selection process. The selection criteria sought to identify startups with a green focus, strong entrepreneurial mindset, high growth potential and a level of inclusivity among other considerations.

“We are thrilled to introduce the talented businesses who make up the third cohort of the Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Incubator Program,” said Dr. Kristin Deason, Caribbean Representative, GGGI.

“These green entrepreneurs have demonstrated exceptional creativity, passion, and dedication to driving positive change in our region. We are confident that they will play a significant role in shaping a greener and more sustainable future.”

GGGI congratulates the following entrepreneurs selected for third cohort:

Lead Team Member	Country	Business Name
Juana McKenzie-Joseph	Antigua and Barbuda	rEvive Solutions
Enrique Williams	Antigua and Barbuda	MimMushroom Farm
June M Jackson	Antigua and Barbuda	GAPP – Garden of Vetiver
Collin Brown	Antigua and Barbuda	RAE.nrg
Shelly-Ann Meade	Dominica	Little Zion
Judy Pierre	Dominica	Nature’s Finest Products
Kervin Vidal	Dominica	K. Vidal’s Enterprise
Ryan Gittens	Grenada	Spice Isle Solar
Damali Phillip	Grenada	Just Juice
Jamal Mitchell	Grenada	Nature’s Immunity
Rasheda Mason	Grenada	GoodLife
Hayden Redhead	Grenada	Home Grown Goodness
Kimberly Francis	Grenada	K & L Products and Services
Krisma Moore	Grenada	Mother Earth’s Goodness
Corey La Touche	Grenada	Chai Garden
Jeune Guishard-Pine	St. Kitts & Nevis	St Kitts Beekeeper’s Co-Operative
Eurta Chiverton	St. Kitts & Nevis	Kittitian Bloom
Rhonda St Hill – Blanchard	Saint Lucia	Regal Farms
Johana Moise	Saint Lucia	Crown Farms LTD
Bernice Gaspard	Saint Lucia	Gaspard Agro & Processing Farm
Shena Nathaniel	Saint Lucia	XENN
Shane Compton	St. Vincent & the Grenadines	SVG Microgreens
Mykala Bacchus	St. Vincent & the Grenadines	Glam Skincare
Julieanna Noel	St. Vincent & the Grenadines	Black Orchid SV

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