St Lucians to benefit from major grant to support ICT incubator

The government of Saint Lucia, through the Caribbean Regional Infrastructure Programme (CARCIP), will officially launch an EC$2.5 million grant instrument to support ICT business incubator services and training. The launch will take place on Tuesday April 8, 2014.

Funds allocated for the business incubator services component will support government’s efforts to nurture local innovation by providing financial support to technology- based small to medium sized enterprises. The goal is to develop a more sustainable entrepreneurial base by providing financing for business development activities aimed at promoting the creation of an ICT-enabled industry. More