Ecosystem for cleantech entrepreneurs and startups
BLOOM is a sustainable energy and climate technology (cleantech) cluster hosted by the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC). It is being established in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST) and technical assistance by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Barbadian entrepreneurs have been limited in their ability to develop, plan, install and maintain new, green technologies. With a focus on sustainable energy technology innovation, industrial development and entrepreneurship, Bloom is building partnerships between the Barbados government, local businesses, citizens and the academic community. Through these partnerships, Bloom is positioned to help Barbadian cleantech projects and entrepreneurs flourish.
A mix of incubation and accelerator services to nurture growth
- Access to project and venture capital financing
- Business intelligence services
- Market, technology and IP research
- Matchmaking with international investors and partners
- Training & capacity building
- Export promotion
A cluster community to help enterprises thrive
- Study tours to innovation centers
- Training and proposal development for financing
- Access to market and technology research
- Matchmaking and coaching services
- Technology and knowledge transfer
- Grant financing
A mix of incubation and accelerator services to nurture growth
Whether you are now starting a small greentech business that you’d like incubated or you’re already in business and want to enjoy the benefits of community and support, Bloom is here to help.
Green and blue technology projects and existing companies can benefit from Bloom and its services by joining the cluster.
Startups and SMEs in green and blue technology areas will be given priority for the Bloom incubator.
Areas of special interest include:
- Bioenergy and waste-to-energy
- Blue economy
- Energy Efficiency
- Energy Storage
- E-transportation
- Green Economy
- Solar PV
- Solar Thermal
- Wind energy