2024 Annual Results Report

CATALYSING INVESTMENT:

DRIVING GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE CARIBBEAN

By focusing on these key areas, CIF 2024 aimed to catalyse transformation in the region, positioning the Caribbean as a dynamic and forward-looking economic area ripe for investment. The emphasis on green business, sustainable agriculture, and digitalisation reflects a strategic alignment with global development priorities, ensuring that investments contribute to a more sustainable, resilient, and prosperous Caribbean. The Forum's outcomes are expected to foster a more integrated regional market, attract foreign direct investment, and support the development of policies that facilitate economic growth and diversification. Through continued collaboration and commitment to these initiatives, the Caribbean is poised to transform its economic landscape and secure a prosperous future for its people.

Investment Highlights:

Total Portfolio Value: Nearly USD 60M 50% increase from CIF 2023 Number of Projects: 8 Countries Represented: Sustainable Agriculture & Digital Transformation The Bahamas

Investment Village: Connecting Projects with Capital

Saint Lucia St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Caribbean Export continues to bridge the gap between high-impact investment projects and global investors through its Investment Village initiative. At CIF 2024, the Forum showcased eight investment-ready projects in sustainable agriculture and digital transformation, with a total portfolio value nearing USD 60M—a 50% increase compared to the previous year. These projects were carefully curated and packaged to align with investor demands, reflecting the Agency’s commitment to facilitating large-scale, high-return investments in the region.

Dominican Republic

Guyana

Suriname

By presenting well-structured, investment-ready projects, CIF 2024 opened doors for transformative investment deals that will fuel regional economic growth, create employment opportunities, and drive sectoral innovation.

Country

Sector

Project

Investment (USD)

Sustainable Agriculture

Prosperina AgTech

500,000

The Bahamas Dominican Republic

Sustainable Agriculture

Crazy About Organics

6,798,000

Sustainable Agriculture

HUBU Aquafarm

5,000,000

Guyana Guyana Guyana Saint Lucia

Sustainable Agriculture

GUYIMEX International

13,200,000

Digitalization of Business

HealthApp Solutions

15,708,700

Digitalization of Business

Orbtronics Innovation Hub

5,000,000

Sustainable Agriculture

Transforming Caribbean Agriculture through Innovation and Sustainability

7,667,500

Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Suriname

Sustainable Agriculture

Project Kiem

5,000,000

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