Incubator and Mentorship Program

One major incentive for participants in the social enterprise training was the possibility to transition on to the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) incubator and mentorship programme. This programme supported participants in the refining of business ideas, engage in business planning and development and included one on one coaching as well as presentation of business concept to garner financial support. Each person in the incubator was assigned a business mentor. The 1-year mentorship programme focused on lifting participants sketched projects or business concepts to the next level and support in the first phases of its implementation.

Inclusion of partners in the planning and implementation process

  • Ability to attract quality and committed partners allows for the provision of relevant support to beneficiaries.
  • Using an inclusive approach from planning to implementation allowed for ownership, greater buy in and commitment of partners as well as added value to the project