Virtual & in‑person sessions will detail funding and Business Development Support available through the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) project , funded by the World Bank, is pleased to announce a pair of information sessions designed to help Grenadian Micro, Small and Medium‑sized Enterprises (MSMEs) tap into new opportunities within the fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management sectors.

 Session Schedule

Date	Format	Time	Venue / Access
Tuesday, 29 July 2025	Physical Information Session	2:00PM – 4:00PM	Madonna Harford Conference Room, Grenada Public Workers Union, Tanteen, St. George’s, Grenada
Thursday, 31 July 2025	Virtual Information Session	3:00 PM – 5:00 PM	Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

Both events are free of charge and open to all Grenadian MSMEs engaged in blue‑economy activities.

Register now to the In-Person session on Tuesday, 29 July 2025 by clicking on the link below.

UBEC Matching Grants Programme Information Session

To join the Virtual session on Thursday, 31 July 2025 please click the zoom link below.

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

Meeting ID: 815 8909 1559

Password: 953194

Participants Will Learn

1. Information on the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme
   • Window 1: USD 5,000 – 25,000 for individual MSMEs
   • Window 2: USD 100,000 – 150,000 for value‑chain partnerships
   • Eligibility criteria, application timelines and required documentation
2. Business Development Services (BDS)
   • Training in financial management, marketing, export readiness and business‑continuity planning
   • Tailored support to improve competitiveness and build climate resilience
3. Success Pathways in the Blue Economy
   • How UBEC resources can turn innovative ideas into scalable businesses

Why Attend?

• Access capital and technical expertise to expand or modernise your marine‑based business.
• Network with programme officers and fellow entrepreneurs across Grenada’s blue‑economy value chains.
• Get application‑ready guidance ahead of the upcoming grant windows.

About UBEC

Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) is a regional initiative that harnesses the economic potential of the Eastern Caribbean’s marine resources while promoting environmental sustainability. Implemented by the OECS Commission and financed by the World Bank, UBEC currently operates in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent & the Grenadines.

About the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme

A flagship UBEC activity, the Programme provides targeted financial support and capacity‑building for MSMEs in fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management sectors crucial to inclusive growth and climate adaptation.