Driving creativity and innovation in the Caribbean

Supporting young entrepreneurs in the creative and cultural industries

Online:

March 17th - 21st, 2025

Face to Face: Havana

March 31st - April 4th, 2025

Driving creativity and innovation in the Caribbean

Caribbean Creative Lab is a pioneering program driven by UNESCO’s Transcultura program, funded by the European Union, aimed at strengthening creative entrepreneurship through technology in the Caribbean.

This event is specifically designed for young entrepreneurs in the creative and cultural industries, providing them with training, mentorship, and key connections to enhance their projects.

Program Objectives:

Support entrepreneurs with technological and business tools.

Generate synergies between the Caribbean and Europe.

Promote innovation and sustainable development through creativity and technology.

Join Caribbean Creative Lab 2025

Para emprendedores

Para mentores

Para inversores o aliados

Agenda

OPEN CALL & SELECTION

Until March 5th

CAPACITY BUILDING

March 17th – 21st

PRESENTIAL WEEK & FINAL EVENT – PITCH

March 31st – April 4th

Speakers & Mentors

Blanca López de la Osa

Écija

Borja Cembrero

Naiz Fit

Marta Deus

Mandao / Vangelis Tech Missions

Dot Lung

Dot Lung / Facebook

Ricardo Álvarez-Cienfuegos

Plug and Play

Eva Patricia Fernández

The Core

Idaira González

Accenture / exIBM

Javier Aparicio

Olyverse / Sunmedia

Jose María Abad

Eurofirms

Juan Umbert

Makeat

Gabriela Amat

Ibox Energy / Vangelis Tech Missions

Marisa Sánchez Ortuño

Adsmurai

Mercedes Fèvre

ExAmazon / ISDI / exCarrefour

Rafael Linares Palomar

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos / Productora Creta

Samantha Chijona

Netflix, HBO, Fernando Pérez movies, Chanel Havana fashion show

Verónica Olivares Chaparro

Seppia

Paula Cristóbal Ruiz

URJC / IED

Javier Fernández Poyo

Vangelis Tech Missions

Tania García

CEO y Founder Kiwihopp

Gabriel Viela Sierra

Apple

Manifest

Innovation, Creativity, and Technology for a more connected Caribbean

1️⃣ Empowering Entrepreneurs
Caribbean Creative Lab supports entrepreneurs in the Caribbean’s creative and cultural industries by providing training, mentorship, and access to key resources. Our goal is to strengthen their leadership, drive their projects forward, and create a positive impact in their communities.

2️⃣ Connecting the Caribbean and Europe
We facilitate access to international networks, linking entrepreneurs with experts and strategic partners in Europe. Through knowledge exchange and shared experiences, we create growth opportunities and strengthen the Caribbean’s creative ecosystem.

3️⃣ A Space to Grow and Collaborate
More than just a training program, Caribbean Creative Lab is a platform for development and innovation. We offer mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities to help participants expand their vision, enhance their projects, and create new business opportunities.

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