2024 Annual Results Report

POWERING THE FUTURE:

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR A COMPETITIVE CARIBBEAN

Driving Digital Transformation: Connecting Corporate and Startups As technology revolutionizes global business landscapes, reshaping industries and redefining business models, bridging the gap between established corporations and agile startups is key to unlocking new opportunities. The EU LAC Digital Accelerator, financed under the Neighbourhood, Development & International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe) within the EU-LAC Digital Alliance framework, is designed to bridge the gap between corporate needs and innovative solutions from startups and SMEs.

As a multi-sided platform, the Accelerator connects corporates facing digital challenges with startups offering cutting-edge solutions in priority sectors such as logistics, agriculture, and food and beverage. Caribbean Export, in partnership with a consortium of European and Latin American stakeholders, is leading the implementation of this initiative, helping to strengthen digital collaboration and drive innovation across regions.

At its core, the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator aims to:

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Connect digital projects with public and private investors to ensure financial sustainability.

Match corporate challenges with innovative solutions from startups and SMEs.

Develop joint business cases by providing tailored acceleration services.

Identify high potential digital collaboration areas across Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean

Through this programme, corporations gain access to a pipeline of disruptive technologies, while startups and SMEs receive structured support to scale their solutions and integrate into global value chains.

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