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Gerbry Business
- Resources
- Learning
- Blog
- Startup Game
- Podcast
- Trainings
- Technical Assistance
- …
- Resources
- Learning
- Blog
- Startup Game
- Podcast
- Trainings
- Technical Assistance
- Login
Resources.
Practical resources to help you think more clearly, move faster and build smarter.
Tools
Interactive calculators and assessments designed to help you make better decisions, validate assumptions, and diagnose what your business needs next.
Business Health & Survival
Fundraising & Equity
Marketing & Sales Performance
Industry Partners
We operate within a dynamic network of government, private sector, and non-profit organizations that support the growth of startups and SMEs.
Government & Public Sector Agencies
- Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce — Leads national policy, strategy, and programmes that drive business development, investment, and MSME growth in Jamaica.
- Development Bank of Jamaica — Provides funding, capacity building, and innovation programs for MSMEs and startups.
- Jamaica Business Development Corporation — Offers business advisory, training, and product development support for small businesses.
- JAMPRO — Facilitates investment, export development, and market access opportunities.
- EXIM Bank Jamaica — Delivers trade financing and export support for growth-stage businesses.
- Companies Office of Jamaica — Manages business registration and corporate compliance services.
- Tax Administration Jamaica — Oversees tax registration, compliance, and advisory for businesses.
- Bureau of Standards Jamaica — Supports product certification, standards, and quality assurance.
- Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority — Enables businesses to operate within special economic zones with incentives
- Jamaica Intellectual Property Office — Protects trademarks, patents, and intellectual property.
- Cannabis Licensing Authority — Regulates and licenses cannabis-related businesses.
- Jamaica Trade Board — Issues import/export licenses and approvals.
Funding & Investment Ecosystem
- DBJ Boosting Innovation Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems Programme — Funds ecosystem initiatives that support innovation and startup development.
- Development Bank of Jamaica Venture Capital Programme — Channels venture capital funding into high-growth Jamaican startups.
- Jamaica Stock Exchange — Provides access to capital markets through public listing opportunities.
- HEART NSTA Trust MSME Grant — Provides grant funding and training support for MSMEs.
- First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union Entrepreneurship Grant — Offers grant funding to support small business growth and innovation.
- National Business Model Competition Jamaica — Annual competition supporting innovative business models with funding and exposure.
- UWI Vincent HoSang Entrepreneurship Programme Venture Competition — University-led competition providing funding and mentorship for startups.
- First Angels Jamaica — Connects early-stage startups with angel investors and mentorship.
Incubators, Accelerators & Venture Support
- Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship Caribbean — Supports high-growth entrepreneurs through mentorship and acceleration.
- JBDC Incubator and Accelerator Programme — Provides structured startup support and business incubation.
- University of Technology Jamaica Amber Group Launchpad — Tech-focused incubator supporting digital and innovation-driven startups.
- RevUp Caribbean — Delivers cohort-based acceleration and ecosystem support for startups.
- ActionCOACH GrowthCLUB — Offers structured planning workshops and coaching for business growth.
- Scotiabank Vision Achiever Programme — Provides training, mentorship, and financing support for SMEs
Community Building & Ecosystem Platforms
- Kingston Beta — Hosts events and meetups for the local tech and startup community.
- Tech Beach Retreat — Brings together founders, investors, and innovators across the Caribbean.
- Beyond the Beach — Supports regional innovation through community and ecosystem initiatives.
- Catalyst Campus — Provides a collaborative space for startups, corporates, and innovators.
- Morris Entrepreneurship Centre — Offers entrepreneurship training and venture support at Northern Caribbean University (NCU).
- Mona Entrepreneurial and Commercialization Centre — Supports commercialization of research and startup development.
- University of Technology Jamaica Technology Innovation Centre — Provides incubation and innovation support for tech ventures.
International Development & Non-Profit Organizations
- Inter-American Development Bank — Funds private sector and entrepreneurial development initiatives.
- World Bank — Supports economic development and SME growth programs.
- United Nations Development Programme — Promotes inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems.
- Lasco Chin Foundation — Provides grants and mentorship to support young entrepreneurs in Jamaica.
- Entrepreneurs Across Borders — Connects Caribbean entrepreneurs to global markets, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
- United States Embassy in Jamaica — Supports entrepreneurship through grants, exchange programs, and development initiatives.
- European Union — Funds regional development projects and private sector support initiatives.
Templates
Ready-to-use documents that help you structure your thinking, plan with intent, and move from ideas to action without starting from scratch.
One Page Business Plan
The One Page Business Plan is a structured, founder-friendly template designed to help you clarify your idea, business model, market strategy, and financial snapshot, all on a single page. It forces focus, sharpens thinking, and gives you a practical blueprint you can use to validate, pitch, or launch your business with confidence.
Customer Persona Worksheet
The Customer Persona Worksheet is a structured template designed to help you clearly define and understand your ideal customer. It guides you through their goals, challenges, behaviors, and decision-making process to uncover meaningful insights. With this clarity, you can build stronger products, sharper messaging, and strategies that truly resonate.

