DBJ Investor Forum Recap Press Release
Development Bank of Jamaica Hosts High-Impact Investor Forum in Partnership with Nobellum and JTDA
Driving Global Investment in Women-Led Innovation Across the Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica — The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), in collaboration with Nobellum and the Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance (JTDA), hosted a landmark Investor Forum as part of CEI Jamaica — a pioneering accelerator advancing women-led, innovation-driven businesses for global investment and scale.
Held during CEI Jamaica Demo Week, the Investor Forum convened a dynamic mix of local and international stakeholders, including venture capitalists, founders, ecosystem leaders, trade officials, and development partners. The event spotlighted the region’s untapped innovation potential and ignited high-level discussions on cross-border collaboration, inclusive capital, and long-term scalability.
Over the past 3 months, CEI Jamaica has equipped a cohort of high-potential Jamaican startups with world-class training, strategic mentorship, and investment readiness tools. The Investor Forum marked a celebratory and strategic milestone — one that activated new connections, capital conversations, and a shared commitment to elevate Caribbean women entrepreneurs on the global stage.
"This Forum represents the future of innovation diplomacy in the Caribbean — bold, inclusive, and globally aligned," said [Insert Name], [Title, DBJ].
Highlights from the CEI Jamaica Investor Forum
Founder Pitches
High-growth women-led ventures presented to a curated audience of investors, trade delegates, and institutional partners.Strategic Partner Announcements
New partnerships and initiatives were unveiled to deepen CEI’s regional footprint and unlock inclusive investment flows.Networking & Deal Conversations
Deal interest and follow-up conversations extended beyond the event, catalyzing the next wave of cross-border capital engagement.
The event reaffirmed DBJ’s national vision to foster innovation-led growth and strengthen public-private collaboration as pillars of sustainable economic development. Through its partnership with Nobellum and JTDA, DBJ is building a platform for women entrepreneurs to unlock global opportunities and create generational wealth through scalable entrepreneurship.
“Jamaica is not just participating in the global innovation economy — we are helping define it,” said [Insert Name], [Title, JTDA].
“This is how we build ecosystems that serve both profit and purpose,” added [Insert Name], [Title, Nobellum].
Looking Ahead
As CEI Jamaica expands its reach, the program stands as a replicable model for inclusive innovation ecosystems across the Caribbean, Africa, and the Global South. The Investor Forum marks a pivotal step in positioning Jamaica as a destination for global investors seeking high-impact, high-potential innovation led by underrepresented founders.
About CEI Jamaica
CEI Jamaica is the regional pilot of Nobellum’s Catalyst for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) — a global initiative supporting women-led, innovation-driven ventures in becoming investment-ready and scalable. The program is delivered in strategic partnership with the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) and the Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance (JTDA).
