Programs — Dutch Caribbean Innovation Fund
Programs

Support for every stage of building.

From first expert help to a full accelerator with grant funding. Each program feeds the next step on the capital ladder.

A facilitator leads a SWOT workshop at a whiteboard while founders work on laptops around a table
Accelerator Cohort 1 · 2027

Pioneer Program

Ten weeks to investment-ready for 8 founders from across the six islands, with up to five Innovation Grants of XCG 50,000.

10weeks
8founders
50KXCG grants
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Grant Via the Pioneer Program

Innovation Grants

Up to XCG 50,000, non-dilutive and milestone-based, with a 1:1 co-financing target. Decided by an independent expert committee.

The first step on the capital ladder →
Expert support Live

Become Venture Ready

Receive up to XCG 10,000 in expert support credits to make your venture ready for the next stage and pitch to DCIF Angels.

Capital to support changemakers.

Live

DCIF Angels

A collective of regional and diaspora business experts and angels.

—Pooled equity rounds of XCG 50–250K per venture
—Tickets of XCG 10–50K per angel
—A dedicated mentor per venture, from investment to growth
Launching 2028

DCIF Forward

A fund for the stage after grants and angels, co-designed with founding partners. Structure and instruments are being defined together.

—Anticipated fund size of XCG 5–10M
—Local Seed commitments of up to XCG 300K
—Regional Growth commitments of up to XCG 1M