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About the Initiative

Women Investing in Women

This initiative is designed to bring aspiring women founders and seasoned investors together, fostering meaningful connections that empower women to lead, grow, and succeed. By facilitating access to angel and venture capital investing, we are creating a space where women can not only learn from those who have paved the way but also gain the confidence and resources to do the same for others.

Our goal is to build a network of women who uplift one another and create a visible, impactful presence in the business world. Through this initiative, we’re showing that when women invest in women, everyone wins.

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National

Women in STEM & Entrepreneurship

The Women in STEM Entrepreneurship Program (WISE) is designed to empower women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by offering robust mentorship, valuable resources, and dynamic networking opportunities.

If you're a woman in STEM, no matter where you are, seize the opportunity to apply now and gain the skills and support necessary to launch and elevate your successful venture!

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International

Caribbean Entrepreneurship & Innovation Exchange

The Caribbean Entrepreneurship & Innovation Exchange (CEI) is a Catalyst for Entrepreneurship and innovation, working to boost economic development across the Caribbean, starting with Jamaica.

Are you a determined female founder in Jamaica ready to take your early-stage business to new heights? Don’t wait! Apply now to the CEI program and assert your place as a leader in entrepreneurship. Your journey to empowerment begins today!

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Meet the Steering Committee

Alexia Beckford

Program Manager at JTDA

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Kathryn Lawrence

Co-Founder at Nobellum

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Melisa Ellis

Founder & CEO at Nobellum

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Stacey Berry

Founder at BStellar

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Claudette Hutchinson

Co-Founder at Andreaus Consulting

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Calvin Pascal

Senior Customer Success Lead at Linkedin

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Are you an Innovator with a great idea?

The program supports pre-seed and seed-stage to build and scale their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) through Idea and Growth streams. With dedicated Business Coaches, we prepare our program participants with investment opportunities from our ecosystem of investors.

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News and Awards

September 7, 2026

A New Era of Opportunity for Black Entrepreneurship in STEM

September 7, 2026

On August 14, 2026, Nobellum hosted the first annual Nobellum Summit at The Globe and Mail in Toronto, bringing together founders, scientists, investors, capital partners, and ecosystem leaders to advance Black entrepreneurship in STEM.

Together, the community gathered around a shared goal: helping Black-led STEM businesses access capital, commercialize their ideas and scale.

Throughout the Summit, Nobellum made six major announcements designed to turn that goal into tangible opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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September 7, 2026