Caribbean Export is the regional trade and investment promotion agency focused on building a resilient Caribbean by providing cutting-edge and high-impact support to the private sector.
Country: IDB Caribbean Countries: The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago
Project/Technical Cooperation: Caribbean Green Energy Adoption and Energy Efficiency Toolkit for MSMEs; and Promotion of Just Energy Transition
No: RG-T4402
Name of Selection Process: Delivery of energy audit application with enhanced analytical and visualization tools.
Technical Cooperation Number: RGT-4402
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): ATN/OC-20552-RG
The Caribbean Export Development Agency has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), towards the cost of the Caribbean Green Energy Adoption and Energy Efficiency Toolkit for MSMEs; and the Promotion of a Just Energy Transition and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include the design, development, testing, and deployment of the Caribbean Green Energy Audit Application, a centralized, web-based ecosystem for MSMEs over a five-month implementation period. The Services encompass the preparation of detailed functional and technical specifications; design and development of the application with enhanced data visualization tools and a cross-platform compatible architecture; an interactive self-audit tool integrated with an automated, data-driven recommendation engine and a dedicated training portal linking directly to professional courses; cross-platform compatibility testing; preparation of technical documentation and user guides; and delivery of a staff training session for Caribbean Export Development Agency and Business Support Organisation (BSO) partner staff on platform administration.
The consulting firm will further provide post-deployment technical support for a minimum period of three months following the official launch. The deliverables include a fully deployed and tested application, complete technical and user documentation, and a final project completion report.
The Caribbean Export Development Agency now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested consulting firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
Consulting firms may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. For the purpose of establishing the short list, the nationality of a firm is that of the country in which it is legally incorporated or constituted and in the case of Joint Venture, the nationality of the firm appointed to represent it.
Although there is no prescribed format for submitting an Expression of Interest, eligible consulting firms are required to provide sufficient information to demonstrate their suitability for the assignment. The EOI should include the firm’s official name, key contact person, email address, telephone number, and office address; a brief background of the firm, including relevant information on its history, mission, organizational structure, staffing capacity, and supporting brochures or corporate documents where available. Firms may include evidence such as descriptions of similar assignments, reports, studies, references, case examples, experience in comparable operating conditions, and confirmation of the availability of suitably qualified personnel to undertake the required consulting services.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Expressions of interest must be delivered digitally by email to the address below by June 28th, 2026, 23:59:59 hrs.
Additional information can be found within the Terms of Reference (TOR) available for download below.
Note: This opportunity is open to Consulting Firms (not individual consultants) from IDB member countries
The Start-up Clinic is designed for digital service providers interested in developing partnerships with corporates and international partners under the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator. The clinic is intended for firms offering innovative digital solutions and seeking opportunities to collaborate on challenge-driven projects with companies from Latin America and Europe.
Participants will receive one-on-one guidance on partnership development, solution positioning, and aligning their services with identified corporate challenges.
Event Date: June 5th 2026
Eligible firms are invited to submit their interest in participating by completing the form here no later than June 1st 2026 by 12:00pm. Participation is limited, and selected firms will be contacted directly with a formal invitation to participate.
Companies participating in partnerships under the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator and providing services or solutions to corporate challenge owners may gain access to in-kind acceleration services valued at up to €40,000. These services may include support for proof-of-concept development, business model validation, and investment readiness.
About the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator
Funded by the European Union under the Global Gateway initiative, the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator is a five-year programme aimed at strengthening collaboration, competitiveness, and digital innovation across Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The initiative is led by TECNALIA and implemented alongside a consortium of international partners, including IESE Business School, WAYRA Hispam, the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN), the European Business Angels Network (EBAN), Expertise France, OCTANTIS, IDB Lab, TECNALIA-Colombia, and the Caribbean Export Development Agency.
The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) is the premier trade and investment promotion agency of the CARIFORUM region. Mandated to drive sustainable economic growth across its 15 Member States, the Agency designs and implements a wide range of programmes, activities, and events — including trade missions, business clinics, capacity-building workshops, sector-specific forums, export readiness seminars, and investment facilitation events.
These activities take place across the CARIFORUM region, spanning both the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. Capturing the energy, impact, and stories generated during these engagements is central to Caribbean Export’s communications strategy and its mandate to demonstrate visible, on-the-ground results for the private sector.
2. PURPOSE OF THIS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Caribbean Export is building a regional roster of skilled local content creators who can provide professional photo and video support during Agency activities and events across the CARIFORUM Member States.
Rather than relying solely on travelling staff to capture content, the Agency wishes to engage local talent with knowledge of their country’s culture, context, and environment. Content creators selected for the roster will be contacted on an as-needed basis whenever the Agency schedules activities in their respective country or territory.
This EOI is not a guarantee of engagement. Being included on the roster means the Agency will reach out to you when relevant activities are planned in your location. Engagements will be confirmed individually, with agreed deliverables, timelines, and fees communicated at the time of each assignment.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
3.1 Overview
Successful applicants will work directly with the Caribbean Export Communications team to capture compelling, high-quality content during events and activities. This content will be used across the Agency’s official social media channels, website, newsletters, and related digital platforms.
3.2 Content Types
A. Micro-Video Production
Micro-videos are short-form video content optimised for social media consumption. Content creators will be expected to shoot, and where required, perform basic editing of short videos that capture the atmosphere, key moments, and human stories from Caribbean Export events.
Micro-video deliverables will typically include:
Event highlight reels (60–90 seconds) suitable for Instagram Reels, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube Shorts
Participant or stakeholder testimonials — brief, authentic, unscripted interviews (30–60 seconds) capturing perspectives, outcomes, and reactions
Real-time story content for Instagram/Facebook Stories (vertical format, 9:16 aspect ratio)
“Day in the life” activity recaps suitable for LinkedIn and Facebook
Technical requirements for video content:
Minimum resolution: 1080p (Full HD); 4K preferred where equipment allows
Formats: MP4 (H.264 or H.265 codec)
Horizontal (16:9) and vertical (9:16) orientations as required
Stable footage — use of a gimbal or stabiliser is encouraged
Good ambient audio capture; external microphone preferred for interviews
Longer edits (highlight reels) to be delivered within 48–72 hours of the event
B. Event Photography
Photography should be dynamic, authentic, and communications-ready — capturing the human dimension of each event: engagement, collaboration, and impact. Images must be of sufficient quality for both digital and print use.
Photography deliverables will typically include:
Wide, medium, and close-up shots covering all key event sessions, panels, and presentations
Candid shots of participant engagement, networking, and interaction
Speaker and panellist portraits (environmental and posed)
Group photographs of delegations, participants, and organising teams
Detail shots of branding, materials, and event signage
Venue and contextual shots establishing a sense of place and locality
Technical requirements for photography:
Minimum: DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lens capability
A curated, edited gallery of the best images delivered within 24–48 hours of the event
Full unedited RAW files to be retained and available upon request
Images must not be watermarked
3.3 Collaboration with the Communications Team
Content creators will work closely with Caribbean Export’s Communications team throughout each assignment. This collaboration will include:
Pre-event briefing on key messages, priority sessions, and social media objectives for the specific event
Real-time guidance during the event on priority shots and emerging content opportunities
Submission of content via agreed platforms or channels (e.g. shared cloud folder, WeTransfer)
Captioning and basic metadata support — providing names, context, and event details to accompany images and videos
Willingness to share selected raw or lightly edited content for same-day story posting, where applicable
Participation in a brief post-event debrief to review content and note improvements for future engagements
4. CARIFORUM MEMBER STATES
The 15 CARIFORUM Member States covered by this Expression of Interest are:
Antigua & Barbuda
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
St. Kitts & Nevis
Saint Lucia
St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
5. ELIGIBILITY & REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applications are open to individual freelance content creators, small creative studios, and sole traders based in any of the 15 CARIFORUM Member States. Applicants must demonstrate the following:
5.1 Essential Requirements
Based in one or more CARIFORUM Member State(s) and able to be physically present at events within that country or territory
Demonstrable professional experience in event photography and/or video production for social media and digital platforms
A strong portfolio showcasing relevant work, particularly event coverage, documentary, commercial, or short-form digital content
Strong understanding of major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), including current trends, platform best practices, and audience engagement strategies
Demonstrated ability to conceptualise, shoot, and edit high-quality short-form video content for social media platforms, including reels, highlight clips, testimonials, and story content
Proficiency in video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent mobile and desktop editing software
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced event environments while managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality content under tight timelines
Ability to deliver content within agreed deadlines, including same-day turnaround for story content where required
Access to professional-grade camera equipment suitable for both photography and video production
Reliable internet access for timely content transfer and communication
5.2 Desirable (Not Required)
Existing familiarity with trade, investment, development, or private sector subject matter
Bilingual capability (English/Spanish, English/French, English/Dutch) — particularly valuable for Dominican Republic and Haiti-based creators
Drone operation certification and equipment (a significant advantage for establishing shots and venue imagery)
Experience working with regional or international development organisations
6. TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
The following terms will apply to content creators included on the Caribbean Export roster:
Inclusion on the roster does not constitute a contract, guarantee of work, or employment relationship with Caribbean Export.
Creators will be contacted on an assignment-by-assignment basis, with reasonable advance notice wherever possible.
Specific deliverables, timelines, fees, and any applicable expenses will be agreed in writing prior to each engagement.
All content produced during assignments will remain the property of Caribbean Export, with the Agency holding full rights to use, adapt, and disseminate content across its communications platforms without restriction.
Credit to the content creator may be given where appropriate and agreed in advance, but is not guaranteed.
Creators must not publish or share event content on their personal channels prior to Caribbean Export’s initial publication, unless explicitly authorised to do so.
Creators are expected to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in line with Caribbean Export’s policies.
Fees and payment terms will be negotiated per assignment and will reflect the scope of work, deliverables, and local market rates.
Caribbean Export reserves the right to remove any individual from the roster at its discretion.
7. WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit the following:
Completed Application Form
Including full name, country/territory, contact details, and a brief professional biography (maximum 200 words).
Portfolio of Work
A link to your portfolio, showreel, or social media pages demonstrating previous event photography and/or video work. Please ensure links are publicly accessible.
Equipment List
A brief description of your primary camera equipment, lenses, audio equipment, stabilisation, lighting, and editing software.
Content Specialisation
Indicate whether you are applying as a photographer, videographer, or both, and any areas of specialisation (e.g. corporate events, documentary, portrait).
Two Professional References
Names and contact details of two previous clients or professional contacts who can speak to the quality and reliability of your work.
8. SELECTION PROCESS
All applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the Caribbean Export Communications team. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for a brief virtual interview or to provide additional examples of their work.
Selection to the roster will be based on:
Quality and relevance of portfolio work
Equipment capability
Experience in event or commercial content creation
Geographic coverage and availability
Professional references
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 30 days of the submission deadline. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in future rounds as the roster is refreshed periodically.
9. HOW TO APPLY
Please submit all application materials via the link below:
Submission deadline: 8amMay 27, 2026 | Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Caribbean Export reserves the right to extend the deadline or close the EOI at any time without prior notice.
10. ENQUIRIES
For general enquiries about this Expression of Interest, please contact the Caribbean Export Communications team:
Caribbean Export thanks all interested parties for their time and interest in contributing to the Agency’s regional communications work.
The Caribbean Export Development Agency, in collaboration with Globally Cool, invites you to participate in the Launch to Market: EU Export Acceleration and Market Entry Program for Caribbean SMEs. This program is designed to help Caribbean SMEs in value-added agri-foods, digital services, and green/renewable energy strengthen their export readiness and improve their ability to access the European Union market.
Why Join?
Want to grow your exports and tap into new markets? The EU presents a highly attractive opportunity, with over 450 million consumers and strong demand for innovative, high-quality, and sustainable products and services. To succeed in this market, it is essential to understand EU requirements, buyer expectations, and the practical steps needed for market entry.
This program, running from May to November 2026, will provide your business with the knowledge, tools, and tailored support needed to strengthen competitiveness and prepare for entry into the EU market.
Program benefits
📌 Understand EU market opportunities and requirements: Learn about export opportunities in the European Union, what EU buyers are looking for, and the key regulatory, sustainability, and competitiveness requirements for successful market entry through the program’s webinars.
📌 Company diagnostics and action planning: Receive assessments of your export readiness, sustainability performance, and digital competitiveness, translated into tailored action points for your business.
📌 Virtual capacity building: Engage in a structured learning journey through micro-learning videos, practical webinars, and assignments that will strengthen your export knowledge and help you build a clear and realistic approach to entering the EU market.
📌Tailored One-on-One support: Benefit from personalized coaching and technical assistance focused on your company’s specific needs, helping you translate learning into practical improvements and next steps.
📌Sales pitch development: Strengthen your buyer communication and refine your sales pitch through practical training and individual coaching.
Who Should Apply?
This program is tailored for Caribbean SMEs in value-added agri-foods, digital services, and green/renewable energy that are seeking to strengthen their competitiveness and pursue export opportunities in the European market.
How to Apply?
Interested companies should submit their application by May 29 by filling out this application form.
Seize this opportunity to elevate your business, strengthen your export readiness, and improve your access to the EU market!
The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), under the Regional Private Sector Development Programme III (RPSDP III), is mandated to enhance the competitiveness of Caribbean firms and strengthen private sector development across the CARIFORUM region. A key component of this mandate is investment promotion and facilitation through structured platforms that connect regional enterprises with international capital.
The Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF), launched in 2022, serves as the region’s flagship investment marketplace. Since its inception, four (4) editions of the CIF have been convened, progressively strengthening the region’s visibility, investor networks, and project screening mechanisms. Over successive cycles, CIF has evolved into a structured investment facilitation platform incorporating defined selection criteria and staged project review processes.
The CIF Call for Projects follows a two-step process: an initial Expression of Interest (EOI) stage, followed by an invitation to submit a full proposal for shortlisted applicants. During the CIF 2025 cycle, approximately one hundred and thirty (130) EOIs were submitted from across CARIFORUM Member States. Following technical review, twenty-four (24) submissions were identified as high-potential concepts aligned with CIF priority sectors and retained within the broader investment pipeline.
While these projects demonstrated innovation and commercial promise, they were not advanced to the full proposal stage due to gaps in investment readiness. Areas requiring strengthening included financial modelling, articulation of funding requirements and deal structure, risk analysis, integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, and overall proposal clarity.
This highlights a structural challenge within the regional investment ecosystem: promising concepts often require targeted technical support to bridge the gap between early-stage development and investor-ready presentation.
In response, Caribbean Export has designed the Project Refinery: Proposal Development Mentorship Programme as an upstream intervention to strengthen proposal development capacity and enhance the quality of projects entering future CIF cycles. From the twenty-four (24) pipeline projects identified, the strongest five (5) firms will be competitively selected based on investment potential, sector alignment, demonstrated growth prospects, readiness to engage in structured technical support, and balanced representation across CIF priority sectors.
The Programme will support firms operating in or aligned with CIF priority sectors, namely:
Sustainable Agriculture
Green Economy Transition
Digital Transformation
Logistics and Transport
By reinforcing investment readiness across these sectors, the Project Refinery Programme contributes directly to RPSDP III objectives related to SME competitiveness, sustainable growth, and regional economic transformation.
Purpose and Specific Objectives
The consultancy is expected to deliver at least five (5) investment-ready projects including structured proposals, financial models, and investor pitch decks, supported by a documented mentorship framework that can be replicated in future CIF cycles.
The Consultant is expected to:
Design and deliver a structured six (6) month online mentorship programme aimed at strengthening the investment readiness of at least five (5) selected firms drawn from the CIF 2025 project pipeline;
Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify technical, financial and structural gaps in each firm’s project documentation and investment positioning;
Provide targeted technical guidance in proposal structuring, financial modelling, deal articulation and ESG integration to elevate projects to investor-ready standards;
Support five (5) firms in developing complete, coherent and professionally structured investment proposals aligned with international investor expectations;
Develop or refine multi-year financial projections and investment frameworks that clearly articulate funding requirements, capital structure and expected returns;
Strengthen firms’ capacity to communicate their value proposition and investment opportunity through professionally developed investor pitch decks and structured pitch coaching;
Enhance the overall quality and competitiveness of the regional investment pipeline feeding into future CIF engagement cycles;
Provide Caribbean Export with a documented mentorship toolkit and structured framework that can be replicated or scaled in subsequent programme cycles.
Interested parties are kindly asked to review the full terms of reference and submit proposals in accordance with the requirements outlined in the terms of reference to Mr. Wayne Elliott, Head- Technical Programmes, technicalprogrammes@carib-export.com copied to Ms. Tonya Cummins, Access to Finance Officer at tcummins@carib-export.com with a copy to no later than 11:59 pm AST on May 22, 2026.
The Technical Officer – EU-LAC Digital Accelerator is responsible for supporting the implementation of the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator programme, with a dedicated focus on two core functions: engaging corporate partners to design and post innovation challenges on the platform, and identifying, cultivating, and supporting Caribbean startups to participate as solvers. The role is an eleven-month in-house consultancy based at Caribbean Export’s Subregional Office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director who serves as the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator’s Programme Manager for Caribbean Export.
The EU-LAC Digital Accelerator is a flagship innovation programme funded by the European Union, designed to foster partnerships between established corporations and high-potential startups across Latin America and the Caribbean. Through a challenge-based open innovation model, corporations post specific operational, sustainability, or digital transformation challenges, and startups from across the region compete to propose and implement solutions. Caribbean Export plays a key role in driving Caribbean participation in the programme, with responsibility for mobilising corporate challenge issuers and building a robust pipeline of Caribbean startup solvers.
Working under the direct supervision of the Deputy Executive Director, the Technical Officer manages the day-to-day liaison with corporate partners and startups, coordinates outreach and engagement activities, supports challenge design and posting, guides startups through the application process, and facilitates the matching of startups with relevant corporate challenges. The Officer works in close collaboration with other team members of the implementation unit and the Deputy Executive Director, contributing to Caribbean Export’s broader objective of strengthening the Caribbean innovation ecosystem through corporate-startup collaboration.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DELIVERABLES:
Corporate Engagement and Challenge Development
Identify, engage, and manage relationships with Caribbean corporations interested in participating in the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator as challenge issuers, building an active and diversified pipeline of corporate partners across priority sectors.
Liaise with corporate partners to understand their innovation needs and support the design, structuring, and posting of innovation challenges on the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator platform, ensuring challenges are clearly articulated, sector-relevant, and attractive to startup solvers.
Coordinate meetings, briefings, and consultations with corporate partners throughout the challenge lifecycle – from initial engagement and challenge design through to startup selection and partnership advancement – ensuring a high-quality experience for participating corporations.
Track corporate partner engagement and challenge development status, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of pipeline activity, communications, and outcomes.
Promote the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator among target corporate sectors, identifying strategic opportunities to expand corporate participation and diversify the range of challenges posted on the platform.
Startup Identification and Cultivation
Map and identify high-potential startups across the Caribbean region capable of addressing posted corporate challenges, drawing on incubators, accelerators, entrepreneur networks, and startup ecosystem databases.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Caribbean startup ecosystem actors – including incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneur networks – to develop and sustain a robust and diverse pipeline of startup solvers for active and upcoming corporate challenges.
Support and guide startups in understanding challenge requirements and developing competitive, well-structured proposals in response to posted corporate challenges, providing feedback and coaching throughout the application process.
Facilitate the matching and pairing of startups with relevant corporate challenges, assessing startup capability, solution fit, and readiness ahead of challenge applications.
Provide light-touch technical guidance and mentorship to participating startups throughout the challenge process, supporting the advancement of startup-corporate partnerships from ideation to implementation.
Programme Implementation and Coordination
Support the day-to-day operational delivery of Caribbean Export’s responsibilities under the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator, assisting the Deputy Executive Director in tracking progress against programme milestones and ensuring compliance with timelines and reporting requirements.
Maintain and update programme databases, contact lists, and tracking tools (such as Monday.com) covering corporate partners, startups, challenges, and outcomes.
Assist in the preparation and organisation of Digital Accelerator events, including challenge launch events, matchmaking sessions, pitch days, and programme showcases.
Undertake any other tasks as may be assigned by the Technical Officer – EU-LAC Social and Digital Innovation and the Deputy Executive Director.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Track and report on key programme indicators, including the number of corporate partners engaged, challenges posted, startups cultivated, proposals submitted, and partnerships advanced, contributing to Caribbean Export’s reporting obligations under the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator.
Assist in the preparation of regular progress reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders, including the European Commission, consortium partners, and Caribbean Export management.
CORE & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Corporate Innovation and Open Innovation: Understanding of corporate innovation models, open innovation frameworks, and challenge-based innovation, with the ability to engage corporate partners in designing and posting meaningful, well-structured innovation challenges.
Startup Ecosystem Knowledge: Familiarity with startup ecosystems in the Caribbean and/or LAC region, including the ability to identify, assess, and engage high-potential startups as solvers for corporate challenges.
Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including corporate partners, startups, and ecosystem actors, and to facilitate effective collaboration between them.
Business Development and Account Management: Demonstrated ability to manage a pipeline of corporate and startup partners, conduct outreach, track engagement, and advance relationships through a structured process towards concrete outcomes.
Programme Coordination: Experience contributing to the delivery of multi-stakeholder programmes, with the ability to track activities, manage communications, and support timely delivery against programme milestones.
Communication and Facilitation: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with both corporate and startup audiences, draft programme communications, and facilitate productive meetings and consultations.
Digital Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and other digital collaboration tools, with the ability to leverage technology – including artificial intelligence tools – to support efficient programme delivery.
Adaptability: Capacity to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and high standards of professionalism.
Multilingual Communication: Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Proficiency in French or Dutch is considered an asset.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, innovation management, economics, technology, international development, communications, or a related field.
A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field would be considered an asset. Experience with innovation ecosystems, accelerators, or corporate-startup collaboration models would be a strong advantage.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of four (year) years of relevant professional experience in startup ecosystem development, corporate innovation, business development, open innovation, or a closely related area.
Demonstrated experience engaging with corporate partners or clients in a business development, account management, or programme delivery capacity.
Experience working with startups, incubators, accelerators, or entrepreneur networks, including the ability to assess startup capability and support proposal or pitch development.
Familiarity with innovation challenge models, open innovation platforms, or corporate venturing and startup collaboration frameworks is a strong asset.
Experience working with CARIFORUM states and knowledge of the Caribbean and LAC regional development context is an asset.
Prior experience within EU-funded or donor-funded programmes, or in an international development organisation, would be an advantage.
Additional Requirements:
Strong proficiency in business technology tools like Microsoft 365, Monday.com, digital media tools, social media tools for programme promotion and communications software.
Ability to leverage artificial intelligence tools, like large language models (i.e. ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity), to undertake tasks related to implementation.
Ability to travel occasionally, as needed, for programme activities, corporate meetings, startup events, and missions within the Caribbean region.
This position is open to all suitably qualified CARIFORUM nationals. Applicants must be legally authorised to live and work in the Dominican Republic. The Agency will not provide visa sponsorship or cover relocation expenses. This is a temporary consultancy that is intended to be carried out in-person in the office. The selected candidate will be required to work in the Subregional Office from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Interested applicants should submit an updated CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to hr@carib-export.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications close on May 1st, 2026.
This contract will be considered an In-House Consultancy and individuals engaged will not be considered “staff members” of Caribbean Export Development Agency. Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the general terms and conditions for In-House Consultants. In-House Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
Caribbean Export Development Agency invites applications from suitably qualified CARIFORUM nationals for the position of Programme Assistant – EU-LAC Social Accelerator, to support the implementation of a flagship regional programme funded by the European Union under the Global Gateway Investment Agenda.
This six-month in-house consultancy, based at the Agency’s Subregional Office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of impactful initiatives that foster social innovation and inclusive development across the Caribbean.
About the Programme
The EU-LAC Social Accelerator is a four-year regional initiative designed to strengthen social innovation ecosystems across Latin America and the Caribbean. As the implementing partner for the Caribbean, Caribbean Export leads a portfolio of activities across Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Barbados, and Trinidad & Tobago, including the establishment of Social Innovation Labs, capacity-building interventions, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge development.
Role Overview
The Programme Assistant will provide operational, administrative, and programmatic support to the Technical Officer – EU-LAC Programmes, contributing to the effective execution of programme activities. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, high-quality outputs, and compliance with donor requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting programme implementation, coordination, and tracking of activities
Assisting in the organisation of workshops, events, and stakeholder engagements
Contributing to research, documentation, and knowledge management
Supporting monitoring, reporting, and results-based management processes
Providing administrative and logistical support to programme operations
Profile of the Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as international development, social sciences, business administration, or communications
At least three (3) years of relevant experience in programme support, project coordination, or administrative roles
Strong organisational, communication, and research skills
Experience working in donor-funded or international development environments (an asset)
Fluency in English and Spanish (required), with additional languages considered an advantage
Additional Information
This is an in-person consultancy requiring attendance at the Subregional Office from Monday to Friday. Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the Dominican Republic. The Agency will not provide visa sponsorship or relocation support.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit:
An updated CV
A cover letter outlining their suitability for the role
Applications should be sent to hr@carib-export.com.
Application deadline: April 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM (AST)
Caribbean Export Development Agency is inviting qualified consultants (individuals, firms, or teams) to submit proposals for the development of the “Social Innovation Guide to the Caribbean”, under the EU-LAC Social Accelerator Programme, funded by the European Union through the Global Gateway Investment Agenda.
As the implementing partner for the EU-LAC Social Accelerator in the Caribbean, Caribbean Export is advancing efforts to strengthen social innovation ecosystems across the region. Through ongoing mapping and diagnostic work in Barbados, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Trinidad and Tobago, the Agency is generating critical data on social innovation actors, ecosystems, and opportunities. This consultancy will transform that knowledge into a comprehensive, accessible, and practical regional guide.
The selected consultant will be responsible for producing a bilingual (English and Spanish), professionally designed publication that synthesises ecosystem data, profiles key actors and social innovation poles, and provides actionable guidance for both existing ecosystem stakeholders and aspiring social innovators. The Guide will serve as the first multi-country, systematised knowledge product of its kind in the Caribbean, supporting collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and inclusive development across the region.
Scope of the Assignment
The consultancy will include:
Reviewing and synthesising social innovation ecosystem data across four Caribbean countries
Developing regional and country-level profiles
Producing a practical “how-to” guide for social innovators
Coordinating stakeholder validation processes
Delivering a bilingual, publication-ready Guide (digital, print, and web formats)
Proposing a dissemination and outreach strategy
Duration and Budget
The consultancy is expected to commence on 20 April 2026 and conclude by 20 August 2026 (approximately four months). The maximum budget allocated for this assignment is EUR 7,000, with payments disbursed across key milestones.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
At least five (5) years of experience in research, writing, and publication development
Proven ability to produce high-quality knowledge products
Strong analytical and editorial skills
Fluency in English and Spanish
Experience working in the Caribbean or similar development contexts
Experience in social innovation, ecosystem development, or EU-funded programmes will be considered an asset.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to submit:
Technical and financial proposals
Profile/CV(s) demonstrating relevant experience
Two examples of previous publications
Writing samples in English and Spanish
Completed Applicant Declaration Form
Proposals must be submitted via email to maybar@carib-export.com with the subject line: “SOCIAL INNOVATION GUIDE PROPOSAL [Name of Consultant]”
Deadline for submission: 7 April 2026 at 5:00 PM AST
The Communications Coordinator (Consultant) will support the Agency in implementing effective communication and visibility strategies that enhance its reputation, ensure consistent messaging, and increase awareness of its programmes and projects among key stakeholders and donors.
Working under the Lead – Partnerships, Advocacy & Reporting (P.A.R), the Consultant will contribute to strengthening the Agency’s visibility in alignment with donor-specific requirements and the Agency’s communication strategy.
Scope of Services
The Consultant will support multi-channel communication activities; produce written, visual, and digital content; assist with media engagement; and ensure that all communication and branding outputs align with organisational standards and donor guidelines.
The role requires strong writing skills, sound judgement, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure clear, consistent, and impactful storytelling.
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of CARIFORUM countries, regional integration processes, and private sector development.
Demonstrated experience supporting communications and visibility initiatives.
Experience in project-based communications execution.
Ability to coordinate external creative resources.
Skilled in producing and editing simple multimedia content.
Familiarity with digital tools such as Canva, WordPress, Mailchimp, and social media analytics.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, or related field.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role within a comparable organisation.
Fluent in English. Ability to communicate in French, Spanish, or Dutch is highly desirable.
National of a CARIFORUM Member State.
Administration
If this opportunity excites you, send us your CV along with a motivation letter explaining why you’re the right fit to hr@carib-export.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 26 March 2026.
The Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) returns in 2026, hosted in Barbados, as the region’s premier platform for advancing transformative Caribbean projects toward investment. Organised by the Caribbean Export Development Agency, CIF continues to drive high-impact investments that power the Caribbean’s sustainability, digital transformation, regional integration, and inclusive growth.
For CIF 2026, the Forum is seeking advanced, investment-ready projects that can be further packaged and promoted to global investors. The focus is on identifying strong, commercially viable initiatives that demonstrate measurable national or regional impact and are poised for expansion or scaling. Projects should require capital investment of over US $3 million and align with at least one of CIF’s priority areas, the green economy, digital transformation, sustainable agriculture, logistics and transportation
Participation in CIF 2026 offers project developers the opportunity to gain international visibility, access technical support to refine and package their projects for investment, and engage directly with investors, development partners, and regional institutions committed to advancing sustainable growth across the Caribbean.
CIF 2026 is seeking advanced, scalable initiatives with measurable national or regional impact, aligned with the Forum’s priority investment sectors:
Priority Investment Sectors
Sustainable Agriculture– Innovate for food security and climate resilience! We are seeking projects that modernise Caribbean agriculture through sustainable practices, agritech solutions, and circular-economy models, from waste-to-energy and organic inputs to precision farming and smart irrigation.
Green Economy Transition– Accelerate sustainability and climate-smart growth! Submit initiatives that advance the region’s low-carbon transition, including renewable energy, recycling, carbon reduction technologies, and energy-efficient or environmentally sustainable manufacturing.
Digital Transformation– Step into the digital future! Present solutions that harness digital platforms, automation, and smart systems to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and access to regional and international markets.
Logistics & Transportation– Connect the Caribbean! We invite projects that strengthen regional trade logistics, transport infrastructure, and inter-island connectivity, from air and maritime cargo services to warehousing, fleet management, and sustainable mobility innovations.
Why Submit Your Project
Projects selected for participation in CIF 2026 and the Investment Village will benefit from the following opportunities:
Visibility: Gain international exposure by presenting your project at CIF 2026 to a target audience of investors, financiers, and strategic partners.
Credibility: Become part of a curated pipeline of investment-ready projects promoted by Caribbean Export and its regional and international partners.
Targeted Support: While direct guidance is not provided during the application stage, selected projects will have the opportunity to receive targeted, time-bound support to strengthen investment readiness and refine project presentations for investor engagement.
Investment Engagement: Connect directly with investors and other business stakeholders through structured engagement, including the Investment Village pitching process.
Impact: Contribute to advancing the Caribbean’s sustainable, digital, and inclusive growth agenda through transformative investment opportunities aligned with regional priorities.
Practical Experience: Strengthen the project pitch through real investor-facing experience. Presenting in a structured format helps refine the value proposition, improve clarity and timing, and focus on what investors typically look for.
Investor Feedback: Gain insights from investor questions and reactions. This can help identify key gaps (e.g., financials, risks, market validation) and guide improvements to increase investment readiness.
Application Process – Two Steps to the CIF Stage
Step 1: Expression of Interest (EOI)
Applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest by March 15, 2026, by completing the online form here. The EOI should briefly outline the project concept, investment required, sector alignment, and expected impact. Please download the full EOI document below.
Step 2: Full Proposal (By Invitation Only)
Following the review of EOIs, only shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a Full Proposal by May 15, 2026. The Full Proposal should not exceed 50 pages and must be presented in letter-size format.
All communications and submissions should be sent (in English) to the CIF Projects Team, Attn: Ms. Tonya Cummins (cifprojects@carib-export.com).
Projects must be implemented in CARIFORUM Member States, with a minimum investment requirement of US $3 million. Private-sector enterprises, cooperatives, public-private partnerships, and social enterprises are eligible to apply.
*CARIFORUM Member States include Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago.
The EU-LAC Digital Accelerator invites business partnerships to apply to its open call #5. Partnerships must involve a corporate entity facing a digital challenge and a startup or SME developing a solution to address it.
For open call #5, the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator opens a new opportunity area: sustainable mobility. However, applications from all industries are welcome.
EU-LAC partnerships must include at least one corporate and one startup from two of the following regions: the European Union, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Selected candidates will receive acceleration services valued at up to €30,000 (€40,000 if a Caribbean partner is involved), organised around three pillars: proof of concept, business case, and investment and scaling.
Corporates and startups look for each other, but don’t know how to make it work
According to the MIT Sloane Management Review, 7 out of 10 corporate-startup collaborations fail to achieve the expected results. A wide range of factors can explain this high failure rate: misaligned cultures and objectives, limited flexibility in the corporate’s legacy systems, lack of product validation, etc.
Through a dedicated corporate-startup acceleration programme, the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator supports international partnerships from Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean to achieve their digital innovation goals.
“Startups allow corporates to explore innovative solutions to their unsolved needs and problems. They provide unique insights that have not been considered or tested. It ultimately has a real impact on the profit and loss statement, generating new revenue streams or saving costs.” Miguel Rodríguez, Open Innovation Consultant, EU-LAC Digital Accelerator
Open call #5 at a glance
Open call #5 for corporate-startup partnerships is open from 6 February 2026 to 12 June 2026.
Applying partnerships must include:
A corporate facing a product or process-related challenge.
A startup or SME providing a digital solution to this challenge
Applying partnerships must be located in distinct regions (either the European Union, Latin America, or the Caribbean). For example, a Caribbean startup can only apply alongside a European or Latin American corporate entity.
To help corporates and startups without a partner find an innovation partner, the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator has launched a matching platform.
With over 40 corporate challenges and close to 1,900 startups willing to bring their digital expertise, the matching platform has grown into a robust marketplace where corporates and startups can connect and agree on a partnership before applying together to the open call.
Once selected, partnerships will receive tailored acceleration services
Taking a close look at the common challenges corporates and startups face when they work together, the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator designed a 6-month1 acceleration programme with a dozen acceleration services around three pillars:
Proof of concept: Validate the tech feasibility of the solution and ensure it answers a real need.
Business case: Build a business model that generates revenue and establish a winning international global expansion strategy.
Investment & Scaling: Produce and sell at scale, and position the partnership to attract investment to improve the newly built solution.
In a matter of months, through a supervised collaboration process, corporate-startup partnerships can bring a solution closer to commercialisation, whereas without supervision, such a process can take years and offer a lower likelihood of success.
Up to €10,500 in grants for startups to support proof-of-concept development and execution
A proof of concept is an essential line on a startup’s resume for long-term collaboration with corporates.
It validates technical feasibility before investing further into a prototype and, at a later stage, an MVP.
The proof-of-concept service is the most popular offering for corporate-startup partnerships. For this reason, the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator unlocked grants of up to €10,500 per startup:
7,000 for proof-of-concept development.
Up to €2,000 to travel to the corporate’s premises to run a proof of concept experiment.
Up to €1,500 to transport the necessary equipment to test the solution.
Startups can check their eligibility and apply for the grant by contacting their assigned mentor at the beginning of the programme.
The EU-LAC Digital Accelerator has already onboarded 45 corporate-startup partnerships
‘’We applied because the EU-LAC programme provides the right framework to validate our technology in real regional contexts, while enabling us to advance our PoC in a structured, focused, and impact-driven way.’’ Morten Wolter, CEO at Wimesa
More than 45 corporate-startup partnerships have either completed the acceleration programme or are currently participating in it. Interested corporates and startups can review the product and market impact delivered by the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator, with more than 20 case studies published on the accelerator’s website under the Success stories page.
Partnerships can submit their application form in 10 minutes via the open call page, where they can also download the “GuidelinesforApplicants,” which detail, in particular, eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria.
We are pleased to inform you that, within the framework of the EU-LAC Social Accelerator Programme, financed by the European Union through the Global Gateway Investment Agenda, the Third-Party Financial Support Call for Proposals has been officially launched. This initiative aims to strengthen social innovation and support projects with a direct impact on reducing inequalities and fostering social cohesion across Latin America and the Caribbean. The call is open to non-profit organization corsortia/partnerships legally established in Latin America and the Caribbean or in European Union Member States.
Eligible applicants include civil society organizations, sectoral associations, cooperatives and social enterprises, innovation centers, local authorities, universities, and local public entities.
Each proposal must be submitted in partnership, promoting collaboration among organizations from different sectors and EU-LAC countries, and must include at least one entity established in Latin America or the Caribbean.
Proposals must be aligned with the EU-LAC Global Gateway Investment Agenda, from its social dimension, and contribute to a green, digital, fair, and inclusive transition. Priority will be given to initiatives with a demonstrative effect that are already in an acceleration or implementation phase and that provide evidence of impact in areas such as gender equality and youth empowerment, social innovation, and human rights within the private sector. Special consideration will be given to proposals that apply intersectional approaches and directly benefit women, youth, and vulnerable groups.
From a financial perspective, the call has a total budget of EUR 1.8 million, with grants per project ranging from EUR 100,000 to EUR 250,000, and an expected implementation period of 18 to 24 months.
The deadline for submission is 8 April 2026 at 16:00 (local time), as indicated in the official guidelines.
For more information and direct access to the application platform, please consult the following official links:
For assistance with the application platform or proposal submission process, please contact socialaccelerator@cainco.org.bo
Nos place informarles que, en el marco del programa EU-LAC Social Accelerator, financiado por la Unión Europea a través de la Agenda de Inversión Global Gateway, se ha lanzado formalmente la Convocatoria de Apoyo Financiero a Terceros (AFT). Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo fortalecer la innovación social y apoyar proyectos con impacto directo en la reducción de desigualdades y el fortalecimiento de la cohesión social en América Latina y el Caribe.
La convocatoria está dirigida a consorcios de organizaciones sin fines de lucro legalmente establecidas en países de América Latina y el Caribe o en Estados miembros de la Unión Europea. Podrán postular organizaciones de la sociedad civil, asociaciones sectoriales, cooperativas y empresas sociales, centros de innovación, autoridades locales, universidades y entidades públicas de alcance local.
Cada propuesta deberá presentarse en alianza, promoviendo la colaboración entre actores de distintos sectores y países de la región EU-LAC, y deberá incluir al menos una entidad establecida en América Latina o el Caribe.
Las propuestas elegibles deberán estar alineadas con la Agenda de Inversiones Global Gateway EU-LAC, desde su dimensión social, y contribuir a una transición verde, digital, justa e inclusiva. Se priorizarán iniciativas con efecto demostrativo, que se encuentren en fase de aceleración o implementación, y que cuenten con evidencias de impacto en áreas como la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento juvenil, la innovación social y los derechos humanos en el sector privado. Asimismo, se valorarán especialmente aquellas propuestas que integren enfoques interseccionales y que beneficien de manera directa a mujeres, jóvenes y grupos en situación de vulnerabilidad.
En términos financieros, la convocatoria cuenta con un presupuesto total de EUR 1.8 millones, y contempla subvenciones por proyecto que oscilan entre EUR 100,000 y EUR 250,000, con una duración prevista de 18 a 24 meses.
El plazo para la presentación de solicitudes vence el 8 de abril de 2026 a las 16:00 horas (hora local), conforme a lo establecido en la guía de la convocatoria.
Para más información y acceso a la plataforma de postulación, pueden consultar los siguientes enlaces oficiales:
