4 Compete Caribbean+ Opportunities: Funding & Certification.

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Apr 24, 2026, 1:57:30 PM (5 days ago) Apr 24
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We currently have opportunities open!

1. Pillar 1 — 3rd Cluster Call: Innovation

We are offering non-reimbursable grants of up to US$350,000 (covering 80% of your project budget) for innovative clusters and value chains. No innovation is too big or too small—whether you are in Digital & Platform Services, Renewable Energy, the Circular Economy, or Knowledge Process Outsourcing, this is your opportunity to scale.

  • Deadline: June 3, 2026

  • Info Session: April 29, 2026

  • Application Clinic: May 13, 2026

Learn more | Register for Info Sessions | Start Your Application

2. Pillar 1 — 2nd Cluster Call

Our ongoing second cluster call is still accepting applications. If your cluster is ready to execute a high-impact project, make sure to submit your concept note before the deadline.

  • Sectors: Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries, Manufacturing

  • Eligible Countries: Belize & OECS

  • Deadline: May 22, 2026

  • Info Session: May 6, 2026

Learn more | Register for Info Sessions | Start Your Application

3. Pillar 2 — Call for Project Concepts: Enhancing Climate-Smart, Gender-Responsive Public Governance in the Caribbean

This call targets regulatory and institutional capacity bottlenecks that affect businesses' ability to become more competitive, climate-smart and inclusive. Projects must focus on policy formulation/reform, institutional strengthening and capacity-building that promotes climate adaptation, mitigation and/or resilience — while integrating gender equity, diversity and social inclusion. Selected projects receive support to develop a full Technical Cooperation Proposal, plus a non-reimbursable grant of up to US$200,000 for implementation.

  • Eligible countries: Dominica · Guyana · Suriname · St. Vincent and the Grenadines

  • Deadline: May 31, 2026

Learn more | Register for Info Sessions | Start Your Application

4. Professional Certificate Program

Invest in your team's future. We are offering a globally recognised Professional Certificate Program to upskill Caribbean professionals in key competitiveness and innovation methodologies.

• Deadline: April 28, 2026

Learn more | Register for Info Sessions | Start Your Application

Ready to transform your sector? Read the full breakdown of eligibility criteria, evaluation processes, and how to apply on the CC+ website.

🔗 Full details, registration links & application portal: www.competecaribbean.org/open/

 

CONSULTANCIES

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide technical assistance under the project “Mainstreaming Climate Action in Private Sector Development Projects in the Caribbean”.

RG-T4668-P006 Consultancy for the Elaboration of Cluster Development Plans for the Private Sector seeks to elaborate market-driven, private sector-led Cluster Development Plans (CDPs) that advance the development of inclusive, sustainable, and climate-smart clusters and value chains across the Caribbean region.

  • Estimated Budget: US$215,000

  • Deadline to submit EOI: Friday, April 1st 2026

The Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) can be accessed via the IDB BEO Procurement Portal:

DOWNLOAD the REOI and kindly share this opportunity within your networks.

 
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