The document advertises the Women Innovators Network in the Caribbean (WINC) Acceleration Program 2015. The 8-month program will provide women entrepreneurs in 12 Caribbean territories with tools, knowledge and services to help fast-track the growth of their businesses, including peer-learning sessions, coaching, workshops and motivational speakers. Supported by the World Bank Group and funded by the Government of Canada, the WINC Acceleration Program aims to equip women entrepreneurs with skills to increase their business competitiveness and scale their operations. Eligible participants must have businesses that have been operating for several years with plans for future growth.

1. Join the
Women Innovators Network
In The Caribbean (WINC)
for the
Acceleration Program 2015
Are you ready to propel your business to a new level
you have always dreamed it could reach?
Then apply to WINC Acceleration Program, a life-changing intensive eight-month program for Caribbean
Women Entrepreneurs.
Learn how to leverage technology, your network and your gifts to grow your business.
Make it happen by connecting and collaborating with like-minded women entrepreneurs and experienced
coaches!
Be a part of this unique support program delivered in 12 Caribbean territories by expert women facilitators
World Bank Group) to execute the WINC Acceleration Program.
Part of the Entrepreneurship Program for Innovation in the Caribbean (EPIC), fostering growth entrepreneurs in the region.
Supported by:

2. What
This Acceleration Program will equip you with new tools, knowledge and
competitiveness, and grow.
services:
8 Peer-learning sessions covering topics critical for
business growth.
6 One-on-one coaching/mentoring sessions according to
your needs.
4 Technical workshops with experts on priority topics.
3 Self-actualisation/personal development sessions.
2 Motivational sessions by successful entrepreneurs.
This is part of the Entrepreneurship Program for Innovation in the
Caribbean (EPIC), and implemented by the infoDev entrepreneurship
program of the World Bank Group. Funded by the Government of Canada,
EPIC is a seven-year program that supports growth-oriented
entrepreneurs in the region.
For Whom
The WINC Acceleration Program is for women entrepreneurs in the
Caribbean whose main objective is to fast-track the growth of their
businesses.
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have a business that has been in operation for several years.
realistic plans for future growth.
- Your business model must be scalable (potential for year-on-year
annual growth in revenue based on product, market size and
feasibility of accessing this market, and team capability).
- You are seeking opportunities to meet and learn from other
successful entrepreneurs.
- You have a strong desire to be part of and engage with WINC’s
community of women entrepreneurs in this shared journey to
success.
If your business is currently not registered, you will be required to
complete the registration process during the course of the program.
Where
Caribbean countries: Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize,
Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis,
Suriname, and Trinidad & Tobago.
When
All 10 WINC Acceleration Programs will commence in early 2016.
For updates on each country's program, check:
https://www.facebook.com/WomenInnovatorsNetworkCaribbean
What Now?
Entrepreneurs will be selected to participate in the WINC Acceleration
Program through a competitive process. For eligibility criteria and to
apply, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WINC-AP.
Please note that each participant will be required to make a contribution
towards the cost of her participation in program.
Your Facilitators
Country Name Company’s name Telephone Email
Antigua and Barbuda Sandra Baptist PACCS Inc. (268) 732-4734 info@sandrabaptist.com
Barbados Donna Every Arise Consulting Inc. (246) 262-4911 donnaevery1@gmail.com
Belize Danalyn Myvett Belize Centre for Training & Development (501) 633-9404 bctdinfoo@gmail.com
Dominica Ginny Riviere Gns Services (767) 245-0217 ginny@cwdom.dm
Grenada Aine Brathwaite AJ Business Solutions (473) 440 5000 ainebraf@gmail.com
Guyana Valrie Grant GeoTechVision (592) 226 4332 valrie@geotechvision.com
Jamaica A. Cecile Watson Gr8way Consulting Ltd. (876) 565-2872 cecile@befinanciallyempowered.com
Jamaica Jenni Headlam JACE Management Consultants Ltd. (876) 754-2400 jmc@jaceltd.com
Montserrat Nerissa Golden Goldenmedia (664) 496-3452 nerissa@goldenmedia.co
St.Kitts and Nevis Telojo”Telly”Valerie Onu Quintessence Consulting Inc. (869) 660-0535 tonu@qconsultinc.com
Suriname Reina Kolf “The Slight Edge”Consultancy NV (597) 425-665 r.kolf@tse-advisory.com
The Bahamas Simmone Bowe Strategic Transitions (242) 458-8938 simmone@makestrategictransitions.com
Trinidad and Tobago Georgina Terry Business & People Development Associates Ltd. (868) 683-4082 georgina.terry@bpdassociates.com
Trinidad and Tobago Glenda Joseph-Dennis Caribbean Fashion Industry Consulting Ltd. (868) 470-5578 glendajo2011@gmail.com