The Prototype Grant Competition CARIBEquity Conecta Caribbean is open for applications, offering eligible Caribbean entrepreneurs an opportunity to access funding and support for prototype development and testing. Organized by Bridge for Billions and powered by IDB Lab's CARIBEquity Facility, the competition supports early-stage innovation across the Caribbean. Interested applicants should review the program details, prepare the required documentation, and complete their applications before the deadline.
Program Details
- Program Name: Prototype Grant Competition CARIBEquity Conecta Caribbean
- Organizer: Bridge for Billions
- Estimated Application Time: 20–30 minutes once all documents are prepared
- Application Format: Online application form
- Form Language: English, with French and Spanish options available upon request
- Application Process: The form should be completed in one sitting
- Application Deadline: 30 October 2026, 23:59 EST
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents before starting their applications:
- Completed Pitch Deck: A presentation outlining the business idea, proposed solution, market opportunity, and development plans, using the provided template.
- Budget Sheet: A completed budget detailing the proposed use of grant funding, using the provided template.
- Service Providers' Engagement Letters: Up to two engagement letters from relevant service providers, using the provided template.
- Business Registration Documents: Official business incorporation papers or a personal identification document if the business is not yet registered.
- Entrepreneurship Support Organisation (ESO): The name of the ESO supporting the applicant.
All required documents should be prepared in PDF format before beginning the application.
Application Instructions
- Review the competition requirements and confirm eligibility before applying.
- Prepare the pitch deck, budget sheet, and service providers' engagement letters using the official templates.
- Gather business incorporation documents or a valid identification document, as applicable.
- Identify the Entrepreneurship Support Organisation (ESO) supporting the application.
- Convert all required documents into PDF format.
- Complete the online application form in one sitting and upload the required documents.
- Applicants wishing to apply in French or Spanish should contact the organizing team for assistance.
- Submit the completed application before the official deadline.
Organizers and Partners
- Organizer: Bridge for Billions
- Powered By: IDB Lab's CARIBEquity Facility
- Supported By: European Union Delegation in Barbados
Application Deadline
30 October 2026, 23:59 EST
Applicants are encouraged to complete their submissions ahead of the deadline to avoid technical issues or incomplete applications.
The Prototype Grant Competition CARIBEquity Conecta Caribbean provides an opportunity for early-stage Caribbean entrepreneurs to advance their innovative solutions through prototype funding and entrepreneurial support. Applicants should ensure that their pitch deck, budget sheet, service providers' engagement letters, identification or registration documents, and ESO information are complete before starting the application. All required documents should be submitted through the official application form by 30 October 2026, 23:59 EST.