Investor Trade Mission to Jamaica
Canada–Jamaica Investor Trade Mission Launches to Forge Next-Generation Economic Partnerships
Kingston, Jamaica – June 12, 2025 — In a bold move to accelerate cross-border innovation and diaspora investment, Nobellum Enterprise officially announces the launch of the Catalyst for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) Jamaica Accelerator alongside the Canada–Jamaica Investor Trade Mission, taking place from June 12 to 14, 2025, in Kingston, Jamaica.
This high-level mission, led by Nobellum and backed by anchor partners including the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), VM Wealth Management, and Firehood, brings together Canadian investors, Jamaican entrepreneurs, and ecosystem leaders to drive inclusive innovation across the African diaspora and Caribbean. The event will culminate with CEI Demo Day, featuring groundbreaking startups competing for an angel investment and global visibility.
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
The CEI Jamaica Accelerator and Trade Mission arrive at a critical inflection point. With diaspora wealth expected to exceed USD $1.3 trillion by 2030, and Jamaica’s entrepreneurial ecosystem seeing year-over-year growth in high-potential startups, this mission bridges key gaps in capital access, strategic networks, and scalable solutions.
The initiative directly supports Jamaica’s Vision 2030 national development plan and Canada’s Global Black Economic Empowerment efforts, while showcasing Nobellum’s mission to launch 100 Black-led startups by 2030.
What the Mission Will Accomplish
The trade mission is designed to spark bilateral investment, deepen innovation pipelines, and strengthen long-term partnerships through:
Roundtable discussions with government ministers and policy leaders
Sector-specific forums in energy, fintech, logistics, and agritech
Business-to-business matchmaking between Canadian investors and Jamaican founders
Investor-founder sessions for active deal flow and mentorship
Key Institutional Partners
Nobellum Enterprise (Canada)
Firehood (Canada)
Canadian angel investors and private equity firms
CEI Jamaica Program at a Glance
Day 1 | June 12: Trade Mission Launch + Reception Dinner
Introductory networking, bilateral dialogues, and an overview of Jamaica’s innovation landscape.
Day 2 | June 13: Scaling Startups + Investment Readiness
Workshops on procurement, marketing, and capital access, with commitments from public and private sector leaders.
Day 3 | June 14: Demo Day (Hosted by JAMPRO)
A high-energy pitch competition featuring CEI’s top startups. One founder will receive angel investment to scale their business globally.
CEI Jamaica Demo Day Cohort
The following founders have been selected to represent the CEI Jamaica Accelerator at Demo Day. Each has demonstrated significant promise in innovation and scalability:
Valentine’s Intimates – Andrea Jackson-Robinson
Valentine’s Intimates offers comfort underwire shield support to resolve the issue of skin abrasion and discomfort from underwired bras for heavy busty ladies.FLIK FX – Shevonne Chin
Flik FX Advertising is an innovative drone advertising company based in Ontario, specializing in creating captivating aerial commercials that light up the sky. Founded by Shevonne Chin, Canada’s first female swarm drone pilot, Flik FX is a pioneer in merging cutting-edge drone technology.Caribbean Online Academy – Judian Wright
Caribbean Online Academy was created to solve a growing problem in the Caribbean: the lack of access to flexible, high-quality education for students who are often overlooked in the traditional school system.Stush in the City – Lisa Binns
Stush in the City, an urban outpost of Stush in the Bush, will provide a vibrant, holistic space in Downtown Kingston by merging sustainable cuisine, culture, and community.Financially Focused – Dennise Williams
Financially Focused leverages the public relations platform of the Financially Focused show to put the spotlight on awesome global businesses and international organizations that help clients make more and have more with ease and less struggle.SmartTerm Limited – Jayme Hoyte
SmartTerm Limited has been successfully implemented as a national solution in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The company operates in 14 other territories, and within the next year, hopes to fully roll out its content platform.Chef A-Peel Limited - Thausha Martin
Chef A-Peel is solving the unmet demand for high-quality, Caribbean-inspired convenience foods by offering culturally relevant, ready-to-consume products designed for modern, time-pressed consumers.
About Nobellum
Nobellum Enterprise is a female-led social and technology enterprise dedicated to empowering the Black business ecosystem. With a mission to support Black innovators in launching and scaling sustainable ventures, Nobellum is committed to inspiring change and driving economic impact through entrepreneurship.
About Our Partners
Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) promotes economic growth by providing financing, technical assistance, and support to small and medium enterprises, startups, and infrastructure projects across Jamaica’s key development sectors.
VM Wealth Management offers dynamic investment and financial solutions that help Jamaicans and international clients build lasting wealth, with a strong focus on sustainable growth and innovation.
Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance (JTDA) supports tech innovation, education, and industry growth, advancing Jamaica’s digital economy through professional development, advocacy, and collaboration among ICT leaders and entrepreneurs.
Media Contact
For press inquiries, interviews, or partnership interest:
Melisa Ellis – CEO, Nobellum | melisa@nobellum.com
Malcolm Wright – Strategic Partnerships | malcolm@nobellum.com
Join the Movement
Follow along with the trade mission and Demo Day highlights at www.nobellum.com and on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (@Nobellum2030).
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