Conecta Caribbean
- Organization: Bridge for Billions (with IDB Lab’s CARIBEquity Facility)
- Type: Other
- Location: North America, South America - Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago
- Deadline: January 21, 2026
- Funding: Partially Funded
Conecta Caribbean empowers ESOs to build inclusive, resilient, and connected innovation ecosystems across the Caribbean. Key features: - Summit: Mar 3–5, 2026 in Bridgetown, Barbados - Academy: Mar–May 2026 (training labs, masterclasses, peer learning) - Pitch Competition: Jun 2026 (grants for early‑stage entrepreneurs) - Optional Incubation Programs: Jul 2026 – Jan 2027 (Bridge for Billions methodology) - Benefits: Training, visibility, credibility, funding opportunities, and long‑term community membership
