Clock’s ticking for climate innovators. The Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) is giving Jamaica’s growth-stage clean-tech founders a final five-day window to enter ScaleItUp—an eight-week business boot camp built to convert promising ventures into investable, expansion-ready companies.
What Makes This Program Different?
| Incubators | ScaleItUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Target Stage | Idea / MVP | Revenue-generating, poised for rapid scaling |
| Duration | 4–12 months | 8 intense weeks |
| Outcome | Prototype | Investor-ready growth plan & Demo Day pitch |
Investor Gateway. Demo Day on 19 September places up to 18 companies in front of domestic and international financiers—plus a fully-funded trip to a leading European innovation hub for the top performer.
The Backers
- CCIC – region’s first clean-tech incubator (est. 2014; 15 CARICOM markets served)
- Scientific Research Council (SRC) – converting lab science into market solutions
- Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) / BIGEE – de-risking scale-ups with capital and ecosystem support
“Clean-tech will power Jamaica’s next economic chapter,” states Carlinton Burrell, CCIC CEO. “ScaleItUp equips growth-stage businesses to seize that mantle—fast.”
Curriculum Snapshot
- Scaling Mechanics: operational systems that survive 10× demand
- Market Proof & Traction: data-driven validation for investors
- Capital Strategy: term-sheet fluency and blended-finance know-how
- Impact Metrics: translating CO₂ savings into ROI language
- Opportunity Mapping: climate-tech white spaces across CARICOM
- Storycraft: pitch decks that close, not just impress
Founders also receive four 1-on-1 mentor sessions, weekly pitch labs, and peer accountability huddles—delivered Tuesday/Thursday evenings (6 p.m.-8 p.m.) via hybrid format for nationwide reach.
Who Should Apply—Right Now
- Jamaican climate-tech companies past prototype, earning or piloting revenue
- Teams seeking equity, debt, or grant funding to push beyond local markets
- Ventures tackling emissions reduction, resource efficiency, or climate resilience
Application Deadline: 23:59 EST, 30 June
Apply at: ccic-caribbean.org/scaleitup
Dr Charah Watson, SRC Executive Director: “This partnership accelerates the commercialisation of science, translating research into green jobs and export-grade solutions.”
Christopher Brown, DBJ-BIGEE Programme Manager: “Robust accelerators stitch together capital, mentorship, and market access. ScaleItUp delivers all three in eight weeks.”
Bottom Line
If your clean-tech venture is ready for capital and continental reach, this is the last call. Miss 30 June, and you’ll watch competitors take the stage on Demo Day instead of you.
