Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Barbados are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new initiative designed to boost innovation and digital transformation. The Barbados Trust Fund Limited (BTFL) will launch its Smart Tech for Innovation (STI) Fest—an eight-week, hands-on training programme aimed at helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers leverage smart technologies to modernize their operations.
The Smart Tech Fest begins on Tuesday, October 14, and runs until Thursday, December 4, with sessions taking place at Pelican House, Harbour Road, St. Michael, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The programme will serve as a services incubator, offering participants immersive training in digital tools, innovative service models, and strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and market competitiveness.
Through a combination of interactive workshops, mentorship, and applied learning, attendees will gain practical insights into adopting technology-driven solutions that can future-proof their businesses.
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Driving Innovation and Resilience
BTFL’s Business Development Manager, Kirk Dottin, emphasized that the programme reflects the Fund’s ongoing commitment to supporting the MSME sector’s evolution.
“This initiative highlights BTFL’s dedication to building resilience, driving innovation, and strengthening the competitiveness of local enterprises in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape,” said Dottin. “It also underscores BTFL’s broader mission—not just as a funding agency, but as a catalyst for capacity building and entrepreneurial growth across Barbados.”
Programme Objectives
The Smart Tech for Innovation Fest is designed around four key goals:
- Fostering a digital mindset among MSME owners and managers.
- Introducing cutting-edge technologies that enhance service delivery and business performance.
- Encouraging the adoption of digital tools to improve competitiveness and sustainability.
- Building a pipeline of growth-ready businesses prepared for formalization and access to finance.
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Scholarships and Registration
To make this opportunity widely accessible, BTFL will offer scholarships to selected participants. Entrepreneurs and MSME operators interested in joining STI Fest can contact the Fund at 228-3275, email [email protected], or connect via Instagram (@barbadostrustfundltd) or Facebook (Trust Loans Barbados) for more details.
The Smart Tech Fest represents another step in BTFL’s mission to empower Barbadian businesses—not only through financial support but through digital readiness and innovation-driven growth, helping local enterprises thrive in an increasingly technology-focused global economy.
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