Nobellum Trade Mission to Jamaica
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Canada–Jamaica Investor Trade Mission Launches to Forge Next-Generation Economic Partnerships
Kingston, Jamaica — June 12, 2025 — With Nobellum's secret strategic launch of the CEI Jamaica Accelerator, the Canada–Jamaica Investor Trade Mission emerges as a bold move to bridge innovation between North America and the Caribbean. This initiative underscores Nobellum’s commitment to scaling Black-led innovation across borders and cementing strategic trade alliances.
Following this launch, partners such as the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Firehood, and VM Wealth Management are actively exploring pathways to engage in Canada’s innovation economy. These stakeholders are not only interested in bilateral investment, but in developing deep, cross-sector partnerships that can drive economic resilience and growth.
We Aim to Accomplish The trade mission will focus on creating scalable, long-term business relationships through:
Roundtable discussions with key government ministers and policy leaders
Sector-specific forums on tech, energy, logistics, and agritech
Curated business-to-business matchmaking sessions
Investor-founder meetings for high-potential deal flow
CEI Demo Day featuring top Jamaican startups vying for a $100K Angel Prize
Who’s Involved? The initiative is led by Nobellum Enterprise, in partnership with:
Canadian angel investors and private equity firms
Where and When
Dates: June 12 – June 14, 2025
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
CEI Jamaica Demo Day: June 14, 2025
Featured Startups Selected for CEI Demo Day 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 & Thausha Martin
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 - Jayme Hoyte
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.
CEI Jamaica Program Highlights by Day
Day 1 (June 12): Trade Mission Launch & Reception Dinner
The mission kicks off by building meaningful connections among delegates and partners. The day will also focus on forming strong ties between local incubators, accelerators, and international investors, while introducing Jamaica's market landscape and pathways for business entry.Day 2 (June 13): Scaling Startups
This day centers on developing strategic plans for scaling Jamaican startups. Through interactive forums, attendees will address procurement, marketing, and investment opportunities, while driving commitments from government and private sector leaders to fuel entrepreneurial growth.Day 3 (June 14): Demo Day (Hosted by JAMPRO)
The grand finale showcases high-potential startups from the CEI Jamaica cohort as they pitch to a global audience. One will walk away with the $100K Angel Prize. The day wraps up with a celebration of partnerships formed and the impactful outcomes of the trade mission.
About Our Partners
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.
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.
Contact:
For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at melisa@nobellum.com or malcolm@nobellum.com for more details or questions.
