Resources & Support for Entrepreneurs

The CICBD supports the growth and development of small businesses across the Cayman Islands. Through a long-term relationship-based approach, the CICBD guides small business owners through key strategies for properly managing and growing their businesses by training, coaching and technical support to micro and small businesses.

DMZ is a tech incubator and global startup ecosystem that helps founders build high-impact ventures. They support entrepreneurship at every stage, from early ideation to international expansion. Their tailored programs, world-class resources and expansive network fuel bold ideas and drive global economic impact. 

Founder Institute is the world’s largest AI-native company builder, helping early-stage founders build startups from zero to funding. Cayman Enterprise City has partnered with the Founder Institute to help aspiring entrepreneurs in Caribbean. Apply below, and the best applicant will receive a special fellowship to participate in the pre-seed accelerator program for free.

The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation is a public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University and Broward County acting as an economic and education development engine linking the South Florida innovation ecosystem. The Levan Center supports the Founder’s Journey from birth of an idea through successful exit or global expansion providing programs, events, and wraparound services to entrepreneurs and early-stage startups for the buildout and scale up of their business.

Shore(Labs) SEZC is a boutique incubator and execution partner for bold ventures navigating complexity in emerging tech markets. They co-create strategy, brand, compliance, and tech, operating as one integrated team from vision to launch. They’ve launched regulated products, built internal compliance systems, branded funds, and operationalised AI. Across Web3, fintech, governance tech, and beyond, they know what it takes to move fast in complex terrain.

Professional advancement starts with The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce. The Professional Development and Training Centre provides an opportunity to upskill your career. Whether you’re starting out in the workplace, or serving at an executive level, everyone can benefit from a continued education with The Chamber of Commerce. For access to their most up to date classes, visit their online training page. For all other initiatives visit the programmes page.