Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BIGEE)
We are focussed on transforming Jamaica’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystems through Grant Funding, Capacity Building & Institutional Strengthening and Equity Financing.
We are funded by a loan signed that the Government of Jamaica signed with the Inter-American Development Bank. Our work is done through a network of Public & Private sector partners ranging from Business Service Intermediaries, Incubators and Accelerators Universities and Angel Investor Network.
Learn More
See Our Dreamers

Grant Funding

We offer grant funding for all stages of the business lifecycle – Start-up, Scale-up to Established Businesses.

Capacity Building

We provide financial and technical support to businesses enablers that are committed to help MSMEs grow, accelerate and scale their businesses.

Equity Financing

We offer through our partners Angel Investing and VC Funding for high potential MSEs.

Technical & Non-Financial Services

We support the establishment of Technical Support Offices which offer guidance to inventors and researchers on how to commercialize their inventions and research.

Capacity Building

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat.

How we achieve our mission

Our
Products

Innovation Grant Fund

The Innovation Fund will promote the generation of employment and …
Learn More

IGNITE

The DBJ IGNITE Programme provides technical assistance and grants …
Learn More

Technical Services Office

The Technical Services Office (TSO) main goal is to identify, evaluate…
Learn More

Patent Grant Fund

The Patent Grant aims to support research and development …
Learn More

national business model competition

Provides technical support to encourage entrepreneurs …
Learn More

DBJ Angel Fund

The DBJ Angel Fund will partner with Angel Investors through co-investments..
Learn More

Our Partners

Testimonials

What Our Beneficiaries Have To Say

The BIGEE Programme has had an unprecedented impact on small businesses igniting actionable growth while pioneering a new path for sustainable development of the
ecosystem.
Ms. Opal Levy
Ms. Opal LevyManaging Director, Sisters’ Ink
The DBJ BIGEE program has been a pillar of support for our entrepreneurs at the Caribbean Climate Innovation Center (CCIC) and one of the primary catalysts in their development.
Mr. Carlinton Burrell
Mr. Carlinton BurrellChief Executive, CCIC

Who
Benefits?

MSMEs

Entrepreneurs

Business Incubators

Business Support Accelerators

Academia Focused On Innovation

News Room

Our Recent News​

View All Posts

Our Recent News​

DBJ issues Expression of Interest (EOI) for Business Service Intermediaries for IGNITE

•
August 9, 2022
•
Media

Christopher Brown Project Manager, BIGEEDevelopment Bank of Jamaica LuShana Francis Cheddesingh Technical Coordinator, Direct Business, BIGEE Development Bank of Jamaica Anthony Shaw …

UTech’s Student-Entrepreneur Team Medija Traditions Wins National Business Model Competition

•
August 9, 2022
•
Media

KINGSTON — Medija Traditions, a student-entrepreneur team from the University of Technology (UTech), has emerged as the winner of the National Business Model Competition (NBMC), …

DBJ & JIPO partner to host Webinar on Intellectual Property

•
August 9, 2022
•
Media

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), through its Boosting Innovation Growth & Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Project, has partnered with the Jamaica Intellectual …

Press Release – Study to Assess Jamaica’s Entrepreneurial and Business Landscape

•
August 28, 2023
•
News

Development Bank of Jamaica reopens the Jamaica Business Fund (Cluster Fund) with up to US$300,000 available per project.

•
August 9, 2023
•
News

August 5, 2023 For immediate Release Development Bank of Jamaica reopens the Jamaica Business Fund …

DBJ announces Open Window for Innovation Grant Fund & two new areas of Focus – Climate Resilience & Women-owned/led Medium-sized Businesses

•
April 24, 2023
•
Innovation Grant Fund, News

DBJ announces Open Window for Innovation Grant Fund & two new areas of Focus – …

DBJ refreshes supply chain grant

•
December 15, 2022
•
News

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), in extending more support for entrepreneurs and small businesses, …

DBJ ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF IGNITE IV – up to J$7 Million available for MSEs with innovative businesses

•
November 11, 2022
•
IGNITE Grant, Media, News

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), through its Boosting Innovation and EntrepreneurshipEcosystems (BIGEE) programme, is …

DBJ & JIPO partner to host Webinar on Intellectual Property

•
August 9, 2022
•
Media

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), through its Boosting Innovation Growth & Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) …

UTech’s Student-Entrepreneur Team Medija Traditions Wins National Business Model Competition

•
August 9, 2022
•
Media

KINGSTON — Medija Traditions, a student-entrepreneur team from the University of Technology (UTech), has emerged as the …

DBJ issues Expression of Interest (EOI) for Business Service Intermediaries for IGNITE

•
August 9, 2022
•
Media

Christopher Brown Project Manager, BIGEEDevelopment Bank of Jamaica LuShana Francis Cheddesingh Technical Coordinator, Direct Business, …

DBJ issues Expression of Interest (EOI) for Business Service Intermediaries for IGNITE

•
August 9, 2022
•
Media

Christopher Brown Project Manager, BIGEEDevelopment Bank of Jamaica LuShana Francis Cheddesingh Technical Coordinator, Direct Business, BIGEE Development Bank of Jamaica Anthony Shaw …

UTech’s Student-Entrepreneur Team Medija Traditions Wins National Business Model Competition

•
August 9, 2022
•
Media

KINGSTON — Medija Traditions, a student-entrepreneur team from the University of Technology (UTech), has emerged as the winner of the National Business Model Competition (NBMC), …