Kingston BETA’s Startup Stage Competition Winner
News and Updates
BPO Park Saas Platform Startup, led by Sheldon Duncombe, won Kingston BETA’s Startup Stage Competition at the last event on December 7th. The Startup won the pitch competition out of a field of 15 entrants.
The panel of three judges gave the winning startup the top score to win the $300,000 cash prize from the Development Bank of Jamaica’s BIGEE Programme.
About Kingston BETA
Kingston BETA just completed its 16th year of having monthly Meetups with Startup Stage for Jamaica’s Tech Ecosystem.
By the Numbers
We had 7 Events with just under 1000 attendees, just over 200 applications for the Startup Stage plus 3 new partnerships that are creating a direct impact in our Community of Entrepreneurs and Tech Talent. So to be excited about and grateful for!
From the Startup Stage
- Our entrepreneurs are solving an even more diverse range of problems in Real Estate, Edtech, E-commerce, Fintech, car sharing, Cannabis, Health and Wellness, and Agritech.
- We’ve seen Startups like Muckle, Veekle, StrainQ, and BPO Park win the Startup Stage this year led by amazing and unstoppable entrepreneurs.
About Kingston Beta
Kingston Beta is the hub of Jamaica’s tech scene and kickstarted Jamaica’s tech startup community in 2007. The signature brand of SiliconCaribe.
Our Tech Events, Startup Stage, Pitch Bootcamps, Office Hours, Workshops, and Investor Network all now work together to help entrepreneurs launch and grow profitable digital businesses, create jobs impact in local communities, and create wealth.
With 300+ events and activations across 10 Caribbean countries and the US Diaspora and activations under our belt, we are the Caribbean’s first and longest-running tech startup event series and community.
We relish our role as a vital ecosystem builder and a driving force behind the development of the tech entrepreneurial and startup community.
Conclusion
Kingston BETA’s Startup Stage Competition is a testament to the innovative spirit of the startups in Jamaica’s tech ecosystem. We are proud to have played a role in supporting and empowering these entrepreneurs to achieve their goals.
FAQs
* What is Kingston BETA’s Startup Stage Competition?
+ Kingston BETA’s Startup Stage Competition is a pitch competition that brings together startups from Jamaica’s tech ecosystem to compete for funding and recognition.
* What is the prize for winning the competition?
+ The winner of the competition receives a $300,000 cash prize from the Development Bank of Jamaica’s BIGEE Programme.
* What is Kingston BETA’s role in the tech ecosystem?
+ Kingston BETA is a vital ecosystem builder and driving force behind the development of the tech entrepreneurial and startup community in Jamaica.