Kingston’s climate-tech community has one week left to secure a spot in the ScaleItUp Accelerator, an eight-week sprint engineered by the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) to turn promising clean-tech ventures into investment-ready scale-ups. Applications close June 30, with the first cohort kicking off in July and wrapping on Demo Day, September 19.
Why it matters
Founded in 2014 as the region’s first clean-tech incubator, CCIC now serves entrepreneurs in 15 CARICOM states. ScaleItUp is its newest vehicle for growth, backed by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) and the Development Bank of Jamaica’s BIGEE programme. Up to 18 Jamaican founders will receive tailored strategy sessions, execution support, and direct exposure to investors—plus a coveted trip for one standout entrepreneur to a leading European innovation hub.
Programme at a glance
- Duration: Eight weeks, hybrid delivery (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.)
- Curriculum:
- Turbo-Charging Growth
- Market Traction & Validation
- Funding Strategy & Deal Crafting
- Investor-Ready Financials & Impact Metrics
- Climate-Market Opportunity Mapping
- Storytelling & Pitch-Deck Mastery
- Extras: Four one-to-one mentor clinics, weekly pitch drills, and peer accountability circles.
Voices from the ecosystem
- Carlinton Burrell, CCIC CEO: “Clean-tech isn’t a niche—it’s the growth engine of Jamaica’s next economy. ScaleItUp will equip emerging leaders to raise capital, expand responsibly, and create high-value jobs.”
- Christopher Brown, BIGEE Programme Manager (DBJ): “Robust ecosystems require pipelines—this accelerator connects founders to the right support, from labs to lenders.”
- Dr Charah Watson, SRC Executive Director: “Our mandate is commercialising innovation. Partnering with CCIC helps ensure breakthrough research becomes real-world solutions and sustainable enterprises.”
Who should apply?
Growth-stage Jamaican entrepreneurs tackling climate resilience, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular manufacturing, or any business model that cuts emissions and drives green value chains.
How to act
Submit your application on CCIC’s portal before the June 30 deadline. The organisers are unequivocal: if you have traction and are ready to scale, this is the launchpad.
