Az Innovációs Támogatási Alap jelentős szerepet játszott különböző ágazatok, köztük az online szerencsejáték-ipar támogatásában. Felismerve az online kaszinókban rejlő innovációs és munkahelyteremtő potenciált, az IGF támogatásokat is kiosztott a növekedés és a fejlődés előmozdítására ezen a területen. Az online kaszinók az elmúlt években jelentős növekedést tapasztaltak, és világszerte játékosok millióit vonzzák. Ezek a platformok kényelmes és elérhető módját kínálják a kaszinójátékok széles skálájának, a nyerőgépektől és asztali játékoktól kezdve az élő osztók élményéig. Emellett az online kaszinók innovatív fizetési megoldásokat is bevezettek, hogy kiszolgálják sokszínű ügyfélkörüket, mint például a casino online paysafecard népszerű fizetési módként jelent meg az online kaszinójátékosok körében. Ez az előre fizetett fizetési megoldás lehetővé teszi a felhasználók számára a biztonságos és anonim tranzakciókat, így ideális választás azok számára, akiknek fontos az adatvédelem és a biztonság az online szerencsejátékok során. Az IGF online kaszinóknak nyújtott támogatásának célja, hogy további innovációt ösztönözzön az iparágban. Az ígéretes induló vállalkozásoknak és a már működő üzemeltetőknek nyújtott támogatásokkal az alap segíti a technológiai fejlesztéseket, a felhasználói élmény javítását és a felelős játékgyakorlatok előmozdítását.
In April 2023, the DBJ, through BIGEE introduced two new areas under the IGF programme. The new areas are:
– Gender Inclusiveness – women-led/owned businesses
– Climate Resilience – mitigation and/or adaption
These two new areas are welcomed addition to our other areas (productive sectors). The expansion to include these two new areas of focus is as a result of additional funding obtained from the European Union (EU) that was negotiated by the Inter-American Bank (IDB).
Criteria for Gender Inclusiveness Projects – Women-led/owned businesses
Gender inclusiveness transcends mere equality. It is the notion that all services, opportunities and establishments are open to all people and that male and female stereotypes do not define societal roles and expectations. Studies have shown that supporting female-led/owned businesses makes good economic sense, as these companies generate wider economic, social and environmental benefits. Supporting female-led/owned businesses can contribute to raising female labour force participation, thereby helping to reduce poverty risks. At the same time, framework conditions that make it easier for women to have professional careers, or establish and run a business successfully, are key to seeing more female-led businesses emerge and thrive.
Applicants applying under these new areas should clearly show that the business is either women-owned or women-led and that the project is innovative. It would be beneficial to show how the project will enhance women’s economic status or inclusion.
Climate Mitigation/Resilience Projects
Climate resilience is the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to hazardous events, trends, or disturbances related to climate. Improving climate resilience involves assessing how climate change will create new, or alter current climate-related risks, and taking steps to better cope with these risks. Applicants applying under this window should clearly illustrate climate mitigation and/or adaptation measures through innovation in technologies and/ or methods that promote the reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, and/or minimization of climate related vulnerabilities.
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THE INNOVATION GRANT FUND WILL PROVIDE GRANTS UP TO J$20 MILLION.
The projects that are eligible for financing by the Innovation Grant Fund must be INNOVATIVE!
The following expenditures can be financed by the Program:
- Specialized consultancy services: market studies, specialized technical assistance and management consulting;
- Product upgrading, including product packaging and label design, certification in corresponding regulatory agencies, marketing, production of samples for market testing;
- Purchase of key processing inputs;
- Inputs and machinery to improve productivity;
- Training services;
- Equipment purchase and maintenance (laboratory, digital, etc.);
- Intellectual or industrial property protection;
- Prototyping;
- Knowledge management;
- Development of an Innovative Business Plan;
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The following outlines the eligibility requirements for the Innovation Grant Fund :
30% of the total project
At least 50% must be in cash
30% of the total project
At least 50% must be in cash
Applicants apply through an “Open Window” and will be selected via the completion of a Two-stage process-
- Stage 1: Eligibility
- Stage 2: Full Proposal
The following outlines the eligibility requirements for the Innovation Grant Fund :
How much can I access through this fund?
How much of the project is the grant able to cover?
What type of businesses are eligible?
Must my business be a registered company?
How long after I apply do I have to wait to receive funding assistance?
The application window is six weeks (21st April 2023 – 2nd June 2023) Once your application has been reviewed and all documents received and are in order you will be contacted.
Which sectors are eligible to access this fund?
What is the interest rate and timeline for the payback?
What are some examples of in-kind contributions?
Do I have to have an innovative product to apply for this fund?
What stage should the innovation project be?
What types of innovative projects can be funded?
The following outlines the eligibility requirements for the Innovation Grant Fund :
How much can I access under IGNITE III?
The Ideation Window offers applicants up to J$3Million in grant, and Commercialization Window offers up to J$7Million in grant.
How much do I need to be earning to obtain a grant?
Your business must have revenue not exceeding J$75 Million annually.
How long does my business have to be in operation to apply for IGNITE?
Ideation: Registered company and business operating before April 1, 2020 (minimum 1 year old) and no earlier than April 1, 2014 (not exceeding 7 years old)
Commercialization: Registered between 2 and 7 years
What is the process to submit my application?
Applications can only be submitted via the website.
Which sectors are eligible to access this fund?
1. Software and ICT Industries
2. Artisan products and Creative Industries
3. Agri-Tech
4. Light-Manufacturing
5. Climate change,
6. Gender inclusion and
7. Innovation in emerging technologies (including Big Data, Manufacturing, Electronics, Biotechnology Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, etc.).
What are the interest rate and timeline for the payback of this product?
The IGNITE grant is not a loan and is non-repayable.
What are some examples of in-kind contributions?
An in-kind contribution is a contribution of a good or service other than money which includes donated services, donated goods, or labour that can be valued.
Do I have to have an innovative product to apply for this fund?
In order to remain competitive, it is strongly encouraged that you are planning to execute an innovative venture.
Who are the BSI?
Business Service Intermediaries (BSIs) will assist you to prepare your application and if selected will create your development plan and provide project management support during the implementation of the programme over the 12 month period. See our List of BSIs
How much can I access through this fund?
How much of the project is the grant able to cover?
What type of businesses are eligible?
Must my business be a registered company?
How long after I apply do I have to wait to receive funding assistance?
Which sectors are eligible to access this fund?
What is the interest rate and timeline for the payback?
What are some examples of in-kind contributions?
Do I have to have an innovative product to apply for this fund?
What stage should the innovation project be?
What types of innovative projects can be funded?
The following outlines the eligibility requirements for the Innovation Grant Fund :
30% of the total project
At least 50% must be in cash
30% of the total project
At least 50% must be in cash
Applicants apply through an “Open Window” and will be selected via the completion of a Two-stage process-
- Stage 1: Eligibility
- Stage 2: Full Proposal
The following outlines the eligibility requirements for the Innovation Grant Fund :
How much can I access through this fund?
How much of the project is the grant able to cover?
What type of businesses are eligible?
Must my business be a registered company?
How long after I apply do I have to wait to receive funding assistance?
The application window is six weeks (21st April 2023 – 2nd June 2023) Once your application has been reviewed and all documents received and are in order you will be contacted.
Which sectors are eligible to access this fund?
What is the interest rate and timeline for the payback?
What are some examples of in-kind contributions?
Do I have to have an innovative product to apply for this fund?
What stage should the innovation project be?
What types of innovative projects can be funded?
The following outlines the eligibility requirements for the Innovation Grant Fund :
How much can I access under IGNITE III?
The Ideation Window offers applicants up to J$3Million in grant, and Commercialization Window offers up to J$7Million in grant.
How much do I need to be earning to obtain a grant?
Your business must have revenue not exceeding J$75 Million annually.
How long does my business have to be in operation to apply for IGNITE?
Ideation: Registered company and business operating before April 1, 2020 (minimum 1 year old) and no earlier than April 1, 2014 (not exceeding 7 years old)
Commercialization: Registered between 2 and 7 years
What is the process to submit my application?
Applications can only be submitted via the website.
Which sectors are eligible to access this fund?
1. Software and ICT Industries
2. Artisan products and Creative Industries
3. Agri-Tech
4. Light-Manufacturing
5. Climate change,
6. Gender inclusion and
7. Innovation in emerging technologies (including Big Data, Manufacturing, Electronics, Biotechnology Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, etc.).
What are the interest rate and timeline for the payback of this product?
The IGNITE grant is not a loan and is non-repayable.
What are some examples of in-kind contributions?
An in-kind contribution is a contribution of a good or service other than money which includes donated services, donated goods, or labour that can be valued.
Do I have to have an innovative product to apply for this fund?
In order to remain competitive, it is strongly encouraged that you are planning to execute an innovative venture.
Who are the BSI?
Business Service Intermediaries (BSIs) will assist you to prepare your application and if selected will create your development plan and provide project management support during the implementation of the programme over the 12 month period. See our List of BSIs
How much can I access through this fund?
How much of the project is the grant able to cover?
What type of businesses are eligible?
Must my business be a registered company?
How long after I apply do I have to wait to receive funding assistance?
Which sectors are eligible to access this fund?
What is the interest rate and timeline for the payback?
What are some examples of in-kind contributions?
Do I have to have an innovative product to apply for this fund?
What stage should the innovation project be?
What types of innovative projects can be funded?
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Health - Intermed t/a Windward Road Medical ComplexEducation - One-on-One Educational Services The UCC AcademyICT - Innovera Ltd Innovate 10XManufacturing & Agriculture - Bare Nutrition Sherwood Coffee Company Chilitos Shavot International HoldingsLegal & Environmental - PeterMc & Associates Environmental Solutions Ltd.
Since 2020 – 2023 we have awarded grants to 12 medium-size companies, representing DBJ’s investment of approximately J$200 million. The beneficiary companies are in the productive sectors to include technology, health, educational, manufacturing, and environmental.
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