FutureBARBADOS

I love bringing people together!! With FutureBARBADOS I get to manage the Community aspect which means finding ways for people to interact and learn and grow and just meet each other. I decided its a place where unicorns can find each other . We had the pleasure of ending 2024 with a Innovators Dinner with special guest Ilan Goldfajn President of Inter-American Development Bank. IDB is a great partner for believing in innovation and supporting new and interesting projects as we make Barbados a global hub for learning and doing . We have made small our advantage. Thanks to a great team for pulling this off especially at the busiest time of year! Shara Graham Anya Yearwood Sharisse Rhyner Bonita Ramnauth My co captains Je-Meila Moseley and Jonathan Reid thanks for curating the great conversation! Special thanks to Senator Chad Blackman LLB, LLM, JP for cohosting with us we look forward to more conversations and more scheming and doing crazy things together

We are excited to announce that FutureBARBADOS recently signed an MOU with Blue Action, focusing on expanding Blue Action’s Conservation Cove and its technology transfer offering to Barbados. Conservation Cove is our hub for restoring marine and coastal resources and fostering ecopreneurship through education and workforce development. Blue Action Accelerator will also bring the latest climate and Blue economy technologies to Barbados to build the Blue economy and imbed climate resilient technology in the country. We have teamed up with FutureBARBADOS, a think tank from the Prime Minister’s Office in Barbados, to develop and accelerate climate-resilient technologies and coastal resilience models across the Caribbean.  Our collaboration aims to build the blue and green economy, support local entrepreneurs, and promote innovative technologies in Barbados, The Bahamas, and the wider Caribbean. “Expanding our model to Barbados aligns the region around sustainability principles. We are thrilled to work alongside Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and her team.” Rupert Hayward. FutureBARBADOS seeks to combine talent with public sector support to tackle significant challenges and accelerate valuable innovations. The new partnership will collaborate on funding, investment, and grant opportunities and exchange innovative companies and technologies to drive the resilience goals of Barbados and the Caribbean Region. The partnership will pilot new technologies in Barbados' marine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and explore commercialization opportunities. They will also bring together academic, industry, and government partners to discuss innovation and workforce development for the coastal and ocean economies. Sign up to our Newsletter to learn more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/demmCU9V Mia Amor Mottley | FutureBARBADOS | Rupert Hayward | Jeff Stoike | Melissa Halpern

FutureBARBADOS’ Director Tamaisha Eytle (she/her), will be a featured panelist at a webinar hosted by CARIBEquity titled “The Art & Science of Startup Idea Evaluation” on July 30th at 12 PM EST. This exciting webinar aims to explore effective methodologies and frameworks for assessing the viability and potential of startup ideas. Ecosystem support organizations will learn how to evaluate factors such as market demand, competitive landscape, and differentiation to identify high-potential opportunities. Here’s how you can register for this informative webinar: https://lnkd.in/eUQrDmEH #FutureBARBADOS #Webinar #Innovation #CaribbeanDevelopment #CARIBEquity

The Caribbean Development Bank's Future Leaders Network is gearing up for the 2024 Youth FIRE Programme in Ottawa, Canada, and we're creating an Outcome Statement to share with Caribbean leaders and policymakers. Your perspective can make a real impact! Can you spare a few minutes to share your insights? 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXGbMmWP Together, we can drive meaningful, inclusive change for a resilient and prosperous Caribbean. 🌍💪 Thank you for your input!

Women in Maritime Association Caribbean Barbados Chapter Inc. (WIMAC Barbados Chapter) has launched an Innovation Challenge aimed at fostering creativity and problem-solving within the maritime industry. This challenge seeks to engage women, teams, and organizations led by women to propose innovative solutions that address key challenges and opportunities in the maritime sector. Objective The primary goal of this Innovation Challenge is to encourage the development of creative and practical solutions that contribute to the advancement of the maritime industry in Barbados. Focus Areas: 1. Marine Pollution, Sustainable Shipping Practices, and Eco-friendly logistics 2. Sustainable Fishing Practices, Environmental Protection and Conservation in Maritime Activities 3. Digitalization and Technology in Maritime Operations 4. Enhancing Disaster Resilience in Port Operations 5. Gender Equality and Diversity in the Maritime Sector For rules, eligibility criteria, how to submit a proposal and more details, visit https://lnkd.in/e6RdbdeN #oceaneconomy #largeoceanstates #womeninmaritime #oceanauts #oceanpreneurs

The FutureBarbados ‘Ignite’ series is back again!! Join us May 25th to meet and chat with global policy rockstar Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen. Michael Sheldrick is a visionary on a mission to ignite change. With a blend of passion and purpose, he's rewriting the narrative on global issues. Trailblazing through advocacy and innovation, Michael fearlessly champions causes that matter. From boardrooms to international stages, his voice resonates, inspiring action and sparking movements. Join us on the Barbados leg of his international book launch. He will be sharing insights from his highly anticipated book, "Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World," which has been receiving rave reviews since its release in April 2024 and features a chapter on Barbados! Our Innovation Ignite: Seminar Series will be fun, entertaining and a great opportunity to meet and mingle with cool people who are thinking differently about the development of our region. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY - https://lnkd.in/ewMjuQMY THE FIRST 20 people to reserve their spot will receive a FREE copy of the book in person at the event

Such a fresh, fun, engaging Ignite Chat hosted by FutureBARBADOS last evening. Mahalia Cummins brought her thoughtful questions and beautiful energy to our fireside talk, for which I was thrilled to be the guest. We talked about what Caribbean innovation means and how it can benefit the region in practical ways. Look out for it to air soon.

Earlier this month the FutureBARBADOS team had the opportunity to collaborate with The Wharton School as a part of our Innovation Ignite Seminar Series. Mahalia Cummins hosted the seminar with Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, Marsha Caddle as a featured speaker sharing her insights on the importance of innovation and its different applications throughout the Caribbean region. #Futurebarbados #Barbados #FB #BarbaodsTransformation #DigitalTransformation #WhatrtonSchool

Here’s how to leverage technological disruption to benefit the Future of Barbados 🇧🇧 Big challenges X incredible talent X investment X government enablement = leapfrogging innovations that create value & improve human life. #FutureBARBADOS #Innovation #BarbadosTransformation #Barbados

FutureBARBADOS, founded in 2021, is dedicated to building a human-centric innovation ecosystem, aligning with its mission to propel Barbados towards becoming the premier destination for living, learning, playing, working, dreaming, and influencing the world. The initiative is focused on cultivating impactful innovations that expedite Barbados' transformation and contribute to developing world-class enterprises. To learn more click here: https://futurebarbados.bb/ #FutureBARBADOS #Innovation #BarbadosTransformation #Barbados