Entrepreneurship is at the heart of the Caribbean. From vendors in our countryside and city centres, to the numerous people with “side hustles” to regional Caribbean entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship is woven throughout our economies and our lives.
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States wants to recognize and promote entrepreneurship amongst our OECS Youth by identifying, the OECS 30 Under 30.
The OECS 30 Under 30 initiative, seeks to identify young entrepreneurs making strides in the OECS. These 30 young entrepreneurs under the age of 30 will be recognized as examples of youth success in entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurs can be from any discipline/industry including but not limited to Art & Fashion Design, Business, Technology, Agriculture, Sustainable Development, Social Development, and Entertainment. Public nominations and self-nominations for the OECS 30 Under 30 are welcome - nominations will be open until November 30th 2016.
- Be accepted as a cohort for business support by the OECS Competitive Business Unit
- Receive mentorship to aid their professional and business development
- Receive technical assistance
- Be assisted in sourcing markets and financial inputs
Nominations for OECS 30 Under 30 can be submitted here
All entrepreneurs despite business size, years of operation and business industry will be considered. Entrepreneurs must be under the age of 30 and be a citizen/resident of an OECS member state.
