The European Union and Caribbean Export Launch BRIDGE Facility to Accelerate SME Growth

Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), backed by the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative, has launched the Building Resilient Innovation for Digital & Green Enterprises (BRIDGE) facility. The programme offers co-financing of up to EUR 100,000 to help Caribbean micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) transition to more sustainable and digitally competitive business models.

BRIDGE is designed to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of MSMEs across CARIFORUM by addressing two of the most urgent priorities for the region’s private sector: green transition and digital transformation.

Through two dedicated streams, MSMEs can access funding support to accelerate their growth:

Green Transition – The European Union will co-finance up to EUR 100,000 (60% of project costs) for projects in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, blue economy, and green services and technologies.

Digital Transformation – The European Union will co-finance up to EUR 50,000 (60% of project costs) for initiatives in e-commerce, business process automation, cybersecurity, digital products, and supply chain digitization. stakeholders to strengthen the region’s overall investment landscape.

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