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The United Strategy for Greater Cincinnati is offering over fifty percent millions of dollars to assignments encouraged by dark colored entrepreneurs.

On Wednesday, the not-for-profit introduced its Champions of Change group of people has granted $600,544 in Black Empowerment Works gives to 29 users, based on a release. The undertakings funded are made to improve anti-poverty initiatives and deal with a substantial swath of subjects, from multi media education and learning and employees improvement to financial literacy.

We are pushed to take care of it and know united is the best way to street address it,” United Way CEO Moira Weir stated inside a proclamation, despite the fact that

“We have been taking care of a wide spread problem in philanthropy in a neighborhood levels – this is not something exceptional to United Way. “The process doesn’t cease right here – we now have much more that many of us can and will do as being a more equitable and inclusive firm. This is the step up the ideal path. This is a part of an overall home equity plan.”

The grants or loans are available as agencies hunt for new strategies to promote racial equality once the wiping out of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers stimulated a nationwide discussion about treating dark colored Americans.

Here’s an extensive listing of grant users:

Agricademy ($25,000) for those Black Empowerment Works by means of Agriculture software which aims to boost usage of wholesome foodstuff and understanding about professions in the harvesting field.

Cincinnati Music Accelerator ($8,500) to the CMA Community Music Tour process to supply free of charge concert events in primarily black color local neighborhoods when making use of dark colored artists and distributors.

Cozy Home Childcare and Learning Center ($18,000) to produce assist in opening up their top quality childcare centre in Avondale, substantially developing their capacity to provide families.

Culture Curator ($25,000) with regard to their ELEVATE program, supplying teaching to younger years in creating delicate knowledge by means of voluntarism and arts being exposed.

DevonshireSmith Diversity and Education Solutions ($25,000) for those Pathways to Success College Access Program, creating and empowering black colored high school students of reduce income to attain blog post-supplementary being successful and readiness through providing in depthenrichment and coaching, and school preparation.

Easley Blessed Foundation ($25,000) for the Multimedia And Live Stream Production method, that gives fingers-on learning computer software, picture taking and videography content production plus more to younger years and the younger generation while using supreme purpose of creating employment pathways and producing additional media content developed by black colored men and women.

Empire Consulting ($13,405) for any Establishing Generational Wealth plan, providing neighborhood-based workshops to equip contributors to build generational success by economic setting up.

Envision Children ($25,000) for Catch Every Child software that provide out-of-education instructional courses and individual tutoring to help increase educational effectiveness.

Extreme Clean Auto Detailing LLC ($25,000) to provide career and teaching opportunities for online community members deemed tough-to-hire.

Filling the Gap ($20,000) for those Prison to Professional: College Readiness and Leadership Development Program, supplying training and peer teaching to individuals returning to the region from incarceration.

Gourd-geous Sacred Vessels ($25,000) to route the creative thinking from the online community into an income-making disciplines and art manufacturing business.

High Achievers Aim High ($25,000) for those HUSTLE Academy system, a leaders coaching and entrepreneurship plan in partnership with Cincinnati substantial educational facilities (Oyler, Taft and Shroder West High, Winton Woodward and Forests) and MORTAR.

Hodge-EDU LLC ($25,000) to the ALPHA-Male plan, which strives to close the scholastic fulfillment gap for education-old African American males at Silverton Paideia by offering math concepts enrichment.

iCan Health LLC ($9,889) to supply self-managing solutions to assist individuals with a proper diagnosis of Pre- diabetic issues and Diabetes Type 2.

Isaiah 55 Inc. ($5,000) for your Breaking Generational Cycles system, which aspires to train people the best way to split cycles of poverty with schooling in the parts of diet, expanding foodstuff and healthful actions.

Ladies of Leadership LLC ($25,000) to preserve and increase their mentorship coding for girls marks 2-12.

Laundry Love Cincinnati ($25,000) to the Love-In-Action system, offering access to simple requirements and products and services to men and women and young families with reduced earnings and the ones suffering from homelessness.

Madisonville Mission Ministries ($18,350) to the Financial Stewardship Program, taking care of economical literacy and offering useful tools for boosting the economic standard of living among African Americans.

Mentoring Teenagers ($25,000) for any Summer Enrichment Program, focused on African American males college students levels 3-6 at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy.

New Prospect Baptist Church ($25,000) to assist beginning and performing their shelter for ladies experiencing homelessness.

Parents for Public Schools of Greater Cincinnati ($25,000) to carry out a complete, analysis-primarily based strategy made to provide moms and dads and local community members with all the control and information capabilities to make instructional union which lead to increase school effectiveness.

Q-KIDZ Dance Team ($25,000) to aid common running expenses expected to accomplish their goal of interesting children via dancing and academic development.

Queen City Foundation ($20,000) for those Bridge to Excellence method, a whole new twelve months-rounded instructional enrichment plan focused entirely on youngsters grades 6-12.

SuperSeeds ($25,000) for those Options Day Program, aimed at interfering with the institution-to-prison pipeline by means of switch resources for discipline with a concentrate on youth progression and restorative practices practicing for classes administrators, law enforcement, and mothers and fathers.

Sweet Sistah Splash ($10,000) to the Cincinnati Youth Entrepreneurs Camp and Business Fair, reassuring economical security, online business maintenance and production through providing entrepreneurship learning to younger years age ranges 7-18.

Youth on the Center ($15,000) for any Youth Leadership and Civic Engagement NEXEA Academy (www.b4uentertainment.com), offering control instruction and coaching opportunities to youth levels 7-12.

The Green Store ($20,000) for ThatGreen.Life, equipping Black Millennials with all the equipment to live an eco-healthier and conscious chosen lifestyle through a few mini-programs, coaching/referring with and material creation.

Triiibe Foundation ($20,000) for Triiibe Works, a staff creation program centered on growing plants and supporting nutritious lifestyles.

West End Art Gallery ($22,400) to compliment a work shop range which gives use of art work as an approach of building healthful actions and local community cohesion.

United Means of Greater Cincinnati cash in excess of 140 local organizations that function about 300,000 occupants in 10 areas throughout Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. It’s the most important neighborhood-arranged online community efforts to help you families forever shift outside of poverty. Amongst any your five people in Greater Cincinnati rely upon United Way providers, depending on the organization. Nearly 100,000 folks in the region are having difficulties to make finishes match.

The Entrepreneurship Program for Innovation in the Caribbean (EPIC) seeks to build a supportive ecosystem for high-growth and sustainable enterprises throughout the Caribbean. The seven-year $20 million program is funded by the government of Canada and implemented by infoDev and the World Bank Group.

Interested in learning more? Here are some frequently asked questions about the program. You can also get in touch at the links below.

Our Initiatives

Accelerate Caribbean: Accelerate Caribbean builds the capacity of regional business enablers through mentorship, training programs, and international study tours.

Access to Finance: The program promotes angel investing and innovative financing in the region through LINK-Caribbean, and contributed to the launch of Jamaica’s first angel network.

Caribbean Climate Innovation Center: The Caribbean Climate Innovation Center connects climate technology entrepreneurs with knowledge, markets, and funding.

Caribbean Mobile Innovation Project: Led by PitchIT Caribbean, the Caribbean Mobile Innovation Project promotes the growth of mobile app businesses through innovation hubs and pitching competitions.

Women Innovators Network in the Caribbean: The program supports women entrepreneurs through webinars and training programs, including the WINC Acceleration Program.

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Highlights

Youth Making the Caribbean Green with Waste Material

Caribbean Transit Solutions: Paving the Way for a More Efficient Caribbean Transportation System

The public transportation market in the Caribbean is in urgent need of modernization, as lack of information and poorly planned transit systems cause significant social and economic challenges. Locals and tourists using buses and taxis often have limited information on the status or arrival time of their transportation, resulting in lost time, being late for work or school, missed appointments, and frustration. Similarly, people who manage these vehicles (owners or insurers) have little or no information on how they are being driven, even though they often occupy the highest risk categories. Caribbean Transit Solutions, based in Barbados, plans to change all this. They provide real-time and on-demand information on public transit as well as private fleets of vehicles.

Jamaica: Homes Made from Waste? Entrepreneur Pioneers Climate-Friendly Construction

Entrepreneur is Testing Eco-Friendly Techniques in the Green Heart of Jamaica

In Breadnut Hill, St. Ann, Jamaica, near the famous Dunn’s River Falls, the eco-farm and lodge Durga’s Den sits right in front of one of the most breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. The farm is growing in popularity by attracting visitors and volunteers from all over the world looking for a nature-immersive, hands-on learning vacation.

Findrpro – A New App For The Bahamas Receives Link-Caribbean Investment

A new mobile application called Findrpro has received $5,000 USD investment via the LINK-Caribbean programme’s 5-5-5 pitch competition.

Glasses Could Go Green if This Trinidadian Start-Up Succeeds

Entrepreneur Darceuil Duncan from Trinidad and Tobago came up with the business idea when looking for a solution to the growing amount of waste produced in urban centers.

How to Create a Winning Pitch Deck: Advice from an Expert

Gerard Thomas, co-founder of Launch RockIT in Trinidad and country advisor for the LINK-Caribbean Program, explains how entrepreneurs can prepare and deliver a compelling pitch presentation that can generate attention and interest among investors.

De Jeunesse Bath and Body Products wins top US$5,000 prize at LINK-Caribbean Pitch Competition

De Jeunesse Bath and Body Products, a company that manufactures high-quality, natural bath and body products, earned the top prize at the launch of the LINK-Caribbean Pitch Competition held November 21 at the Hyatt Hotel in Trinidad.

Excitement Mounts as Jamaican Tech Entrepreneurs Gear Up for Slush

With Slush, the world’s leading start-up and technology event, coming up Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Helsinki, Finland, two entrepreneurs from Jamaica are awash with excitement as they gear up to participate in this premier event. The entrepreneurs earned spots in the Slush Global Impact Accelerator (GIA) boot camp program in a competition held by PitchIT Caribbean, and will join other impact-driven entrepreneurs from around the globe.

Big Potential for Crowdfunding in the Caribbean

The Caribbean has great potential for crowdfunding, provided that the right enabling environment is put in place to promote it. Crowdfunding is the art of raising funds through social, professional, and public networks using the internet. With the rise of this form of financing, there are many crowdfunding success stories, but in the Caribbean among the most successful campaigns is that of the Jamaica bobsled team. In 2014, the team raised over $155,000 using the Indiegogo and Crowdtilt crowdfunding platforms to fund its participation in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Russia.

Crowdfunding Has Potential for the Caribbean – Under the Right Conditions

Crowdfunding in the Caribbean could bolster early stage capital markets, entrepreneurship, creativity, economic growth, and employment – provided that policymakers create the right environment. This was revealed in the report “Crowdfunding’s Potential in the Caribbean: A Preliminary Assessment,” commissioned and recently released by infoDev, a global innovation and entrepreneurship program at the World Bank Group.

Three Jamaican teams cop top spots in PitchIT Caribbean Slush GIA Competition

Three teams from Jamaica copped the top spots in the recently held virtual PitchIT Caribbean SLUSH GIA competition. They are now lined up for a coveted interview spot with the Slush 2017 Global Impact Accelerator program panel in Finland. The successful teams are Link Your Purpose, an online career development and mentoring platform; First Responders Technology Ltd, a mobile platform to enable emergency response services; and Braata Box & Co., an online marketplace for local craftspeople, makers, and artisans. The teams were selected from a field of over 40 entries from across CARICOM.

Over Half-Million US Dollars Awarded to Firms at LINK-Caribbean’s Halfway Mark

As the halfway point of the two-year LINK-Caribbean Angel Investment program approaches, over $500,000 USD has been awarded to 14 Caribbean companies to support their development to attract angel investment. The World Bank Group, together with the Caribbean Export Development Agency, launched LINK-Caribbean last September, funded by the government of Canada. The investment facilitation program aims to enable early-stage Caribbean entrepreneurs to raise capital from private investors, particularly business angel investors.

WINC Launches Call for Applications for Second Acceleration Program

June 29, 2017

Building on the success of its 2016 Acceleration Program, the Women Innovators Network in the Caribbean (WINC) is launching its 2017 program. The eight-month peer learning program, which begins in November 2017, is designed to help growth-oriented women entrepreneurs innovate and boost the growth of their businesses.

Regional Climate Tech Partners Gather for Sustainability & Economic Impact Talks

To sustain its momentum and improve upon its mandate, the World Bank Group’s Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) will host key representatives from the Bank, government of Canada, CCIC consortium members Scientific Research Council (SRC) and the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) as well as other top regional partners for sustainability and economic impact talks at the Holiday Inn in Montego Bay, Jamaica from June 1-2.

25 Entrepreneurs Chase $75,000 in App Competition

May 31, 2017

$75,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs when 25 finalists from around the Caribbean region vie for honours in the PitchIT Caribbean Challenge tech entrepreneur competition, scheduled for June 13-17, 2017 in St. Kitts and Nevis.

More Firms Set to Get Angel Investment

May 25, 2017

The Caribbean Export Development Agency co-hosted the inaugural Caribbean Angel Investor Forum in Montego Bay on May 12, 2017, together with the World Bank Group. The event, which attracted some of the region’s most influential business people, came together to lay the foundation for a more buoyant and active Angel Investor ecosystem within the Caribbean.

Women Entrepreneurs from the Caribbean Soar to New Heights

April 12, 2017

108 proud women entrepreneurs have graduated from the first Acceleration Program (AP) of the Women Innovators Network in the Caribbean (WINC). They represent a wide variety of sectors: retail, creative, cosmetology, baking, engineering, sports, and manufacturing.

Kenia Mattis: How to ‘Design’ an Online Education Business

January 24, 2017

The Women Innovators Network Caribbean (WINC) – a cornerstone initiative of the Entrepreneurship Program for Innovation in the Caribbean sponsored by the government of Canada – recently concluded its first acceleration program for women entrepreneurs. Designed to jump-start women-led enterprises across the region, the program provided local entrepreneurs with mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. One of them, Kenia Mattis, told us the story of her company and how WINC helped her succeed.

Girls Don’t Code? In The Caribbean, They Lead Tech Startups

January 18, 2017

In the Caribbean, a growing number of women is pursuing technology careers, as developers, coders, and tech entrepreneurs.

Reperio Offers Gamified Language Learning for Caribbean Youth

25 December 2016

Four of the Caribbean’s top mobile entrepreneurs traveled to Helsinki, Finland, to participate in the Slush Global Impact Accelerator, a two-week program designed to help impactful entrepreneurs from emerging markets accelerate their businesses and attract financing. We spoke with a business development specialist at Reperio, a Trinidad and Tobago-based language learning company.

To Attract Angel Investors, Caribbean Entrepreneurs Should Think Globally

20 December 2016

How does an entrepreneur catch the attention of an angel investor? Jeremy Bauman, a senior consultant at the World Bank, shares a glimpse into the mind of an angel investor at the launch of LINK-Caribbean, an initiative to improve access to capital for Caribbean entrepreneurs.

Jamaican Start-Ups Share Solutions for Emerging Markets at Slush

21 November 2016

Four of the Caribbean’s top mobile entrepreneurs traveled to Helsinki, Finland, to participate in the Slush Global Impact Accelerator, a two-week program designed to help impactful entrepreneurs from emerging markets accelerate their businesses and attract financing. We spoke with the founders of Jamaica-based start-ups BookFusion and CrimeBot.

Developing the Caribbean Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: EPIC Making its Mark

16 November 2016

As EPIC enters its sixth year, several major milestones have been recorded. “We are steadily strengthening the capacity of business enablers and local angel investors, and increasing the number of investable growth-oriented entrepreneurs,” said Ganesh Rasagam, Practice Manager of the World Bank Group’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit.

Tips for Preparing a Winning Investment Readiness Grant Application from LINK-Caribbean

15 November 2016

In this article, you’ll learn whether LINK-Caribbean’s Investment Readiness Grant is appropriate for your business and how to prepare a winning application.

World Bank and Caribbean Export Launch LINK-Caribbean

28 September 2016

Bridgetown, BARBADOS, September 27, 2016. Caribbean start-up, early-stage and growth businesses now have another means for raising capital.

Newlyweds Follow PitchIT Caribbean Win with Angel Backing

21 July 2016

If he hadn’t claimed that abandoned computer he found while doing construction work, Dwayne Campbell would never have left his chemical engineering track – or developed a hot new digital book-publishing platform.

How to Build a Mentoring Network in the Caribbean

8 July 2016

Accelerate Caribbean’s third professional development webinar focused on how to build effective mentoring networks in the Caribbean. “Don’t forget the diaspora,” said Vimala Palaniswamy, cofounder of Demeter Entrepreneurs Support Network.

From Finance to Training, A Growing Support System for Jamaican Entrepreneurs

5 July 2016

At an Accelerate Caribbean workshop, representatives of the World Bank Group and the governments of Jamaica and Canada discussed how to build a stronger ecosystem to help regional entrepreneurs launch and grow profitable businesses.

Caribbean Angel Investors Discuss Myths, Realities, and the “Granny Test”

25 April 2016

At the Development Bank of Jamaica’s Venture Capital Conference, Nelson Gray discussed the myths and realities of angel investors, necessary tools for pitching, the deal workflow – and a strategy he calls the “Granny test.”

At Green Tech Startup Bootcamp, Jamaican Physics Student Finds Passion in Entrepreneurship

14 April 2016

When Yekini Wallen Bryan returned to school for his final semester in January, the energy and electronics student never anticipated he would soon receive the grand prize in a clean-tech innovation competition.

Green Tech Startup Bootcamp in Jamaica Attracts Promising Young Entrepreneurs

8 March 2016

A large crowd of young clean-tech entrepreneurs brought their ideas and enthusiasm to the first Green Tech Startup Bootcamp in the Caribbean, which was co-hosted by the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center on February 26-28, 2016.

How to Build a Winning Team and Find the Right Business Partners

19 February 2016

Accelerate Caribbean partnered with Marlon Hill, a United States-based lawyer and champion of Caribbean entrepreneurship, to host a webinar on team building, marketing, and brand protection for Caribbean business owners.

Designed to Save Energy for Jamaican Fishermen, a Lamp Saves the Day in Dominica

21 December 2015

New Leaf Power received a grant from the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center to develop a solar-powered lamp and charging device for a remote Jamaican fishing community. One year later, their lamps are lighting the way for disaster relief in Dominica.

At EPIC Workshop, Entrepreneurs and Partners Share Vision for the Caribbean’s Future

10 December 2015

The World Bank Group and the Government Canada held a workshop for Caribbean entrepreneurs and regional partners. The workshop was the first joint event of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center and Caribbean Mobile Innovation Program.

To Fight Reliance on Imported Fuels, Jamaican Entrepreneurs Develop Climate Smart Solutions

9 December 2015

Harlo Mayne and Dr. Kert Edward, two clean technology entrepreneurs in EPIC’s climate innovation program, presented their hydrogen and solar energy prototypes at the First International Conference and Exhibition on Hydrogen held on November 3 to 4 at the University of Technology, Jamaica.

Caribbean Entrepreneurs Make Waves at Slush

7 December 2015

Jamaican tech entrepreneurs Nichole Crawford and Winnie Dzidonu-Genius traveled to Helsinki, Finland, to pitch their businesses at the Slush Global Impact Accelerator, a nine-day bootcamp for social impact entrepreneurs from emerging markets. The first-ever Global Impact Accelerator was a joint program of the World Bank Group, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, and Slush.

New Peer Mentoring Program to Fast Track Women Entrepreneurs in the Caribbean

29 October 2015

A new peer ceo mentorship-based program will support high-potential women entrepreneurs in the Caribbean. The eight-month intensive Acceleration Program will provide participants with a wide range of support services to innovate their businesses, improve their competitiveness, and boost their growth. The program will include one-on-one coaching, technical workshops, and opportunities to connect with successful women entrepreneurs.

Get Up, Get Out There, and Do It! A New Motto for Women Entrepreneurs Across the Caribbean

9 October 2015

In the last few decades, women in the Caribbean have made impressive strides to break through the glass ceiling and become successful entrepreneurs. The growing network of peers, mentors, and angel investors has provided women across the region with the tools and resources necessary to launch and grow new businesses.

Profiling Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs

30 September 2015

A new report fills the information gap related to growth-oriented women entrepreneurs in the Caribbean by drawing on various data sources to estimate their numbers and sectors. The report also introduces the challenges Caribbean women face when attempting to grow their businesses.

Accelerate Caribbean Business Incubation Clinic Winners Announced

4 June 2015

Following a 5-week competition and rigorous selection process, Accelerate Caribbean is excited to announce ten business enablers from 7 islands in the Caribbean that will participate in its Business Incubation Clinic during 2015-2016.

Caribbean Coders Win Prizes at Hackathon

26 May 2015

Two mobile developer teams from Jamaica’s University of Technology were awarded the first and second prizes at a Caribbean CodeSprint/Hackathon held in Kingston on May 24-25.

Jamaica Launches First Angel Investor Network, Supported By International Partners

22 April 2015

First Angels Jamaica, a new Jamaican angel investor network, was officially launched today in Kingston. The network is geared towards helping growth-oriented entrepreneurs with capital and mentorship.

Two Top Caribbean Innovators Win Lucrative Science and Innovation Prizes

2 December 2014

Two Jamaican entrepreneurs with connections to infoDev/EPIC’s training and facilitation in the Caribbean, Harlo Mayne and Jovan Evans, have won awards in that country’s 2014 Innovation Awards in Science and Technology.

Climate Innovation Center Awards 11 Caribbean Entrepreneurs With More Than $400,000 in Concept Grants

9 July 2014

The Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) – a project of the World Bank and its global entrepreneurship program infoDev – has announced the 11 winners of its first regional Proof of Concept (PoC) competition. The successful applicants will receive grants of up to $50,000 to develop, test, and commercialize innovative, locally relevant climate technology solutions.

infoDev Launches Caribbean Mobile Innovation Program (CMIP)

10 June 2014

infoDev is proud to announce the launch of the Caribbean Mobile Innovation Program (CMIP), to be held at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona, Jamaica on June 10, 2014.

Grow Your Business Workshops Show New Way for Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs to Innovate and Succeed

18 April 2014

A total of 49 women entrepreneurs took part in the three-day workshops, representing growth-oriented and innovative businesses. They underwent intensive training in grow-your-business methodology aimed at strengthening their skill sets, networking acumen and access to mentoring, markets and finance. So far, 100 innovative growth entrepreneurs have been trained since 2013.

Digital Jamming to the Tune of a Tech-Biz Future

6 March 2014

Caribbean students and techies descended on the headquarters of the University of the West Indies at Mona for Digital Jam 3.0 “Get Up, Start Up” on March 1-2. The juried Mobile Apps competition was the culmination of months of preparation by more than 50 teams of young programmers competing for an assortment of prizes, including a top prize of USD10,000.

Caribbean Climate Innovation Center Launches in Trinidad

28 January 2014

The Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) – a hub designed to help clean technology ventures transform the region to a low-carbon economy and create green jobs – has launched in Freeport, Trinidad & Tobago. The business hub is now accepting applications for grants of up to $50,000.

Diaspora Investing: The Business and Investment Interests of the Caribbean Diaspora

12 December 2013

A new report by infoDev finds that the Caribbean diaspora is a sizeable, well-educated, and affluent demographic whose large majority is interested in investing in its countries of origin. Supported by the right incentives and policies, diaspora members could play an even larger role in contributing to the region’s development.