LocationsSupporting the upskilling
of innovators in agri-tourism and agro-processing
Project Owner: UNDP Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
"The Blue-Green Digital Innovation Challenge is about transforming agriculture and the way we view the sector, not just within the sector itself and related industries, but as a nation and people. Communities understand their own problems and can be part of the solution and the transformation process."
The goal of the Blue-Green Digital Innovation Challenge was to support local entrepreneurs who have great ideas, but may lack the financing or technical know-how to implement them, addressing the need for greater innovation at the community level. During the Challenge, participants also collaborated with digital experts to fully develop their ideas and received additional training. The initiative is part of the Climate Resilient Agriculture Project financed by the GEF in Granada, designed to improve the resilience of agricultural systems. The UNDP Accelerator Lab in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, known for its work with grassroots innovators, also played a crucial role in supporting the Blue-Green Digital Innovation Challenge.
The winners were selected from among the 17 shortlisted finalists to present their projects to the panel of experts. The Challenge received a total of 58 applications.
This article was originally published in: https://www.undp.org/barbados/press-releases/grant-funding-awarded-innovative-businesses-grenadas-agriculture-sector
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