Launchpad for ‘Smart’ Start-ups
Support for Companies Creating a Smarter Curaçao
The Ministry of Economic Development, (MEO), and Curaçao Innovation & Technology Institute, (CITI), recently announced a program entitled, Start Up Launchpad during an informative press meeting at MEO’s headquarters. The Minister of Economic Development, Mr. Steven Martina, kicked off the start of the program by pressing a virtual button to officially open registration. TEXT BY KFARAH DIBAH AYOUBI
The Launchpad offers businesses in the start-up stage that contribute to the development of Curaçao as a Smart Nation, an opportunity to participate and win Technology,
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Knowledge and Support, vouchers for a total of up to ANG 50,000 to be invested in the startup. In addition, the program offers extensive mentoring and coaching to increase the
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chances for success. The exposure in the local media will also provide a welcome boost. The winner will go on to compete on an international level. The list of rewards is considerable and certainly a great help to any startup.
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Steven Martina urged the companies with great tech innovation ideas that could potentially serve to help our island become more efficient, to register and compete, to make use of the help available from LaunchPad with the ultimate goal of becoming a successful tech startup. He suggested, “Think of apps that can increase efficiency; or help us find where to
