Program Objectives
This program aims to support 460 Enterprises in Belize over 3 years by providing financial resources and digital business training to drive growth through increased adoption of digital solutions and improved economic efficiency.
The program aims to support 95 Micro and Small Enterprises.
Each eligible enterprise will receive grants of BZ $4,000, provided in the form of services rather than direct cash.
Beneficiaries will receive comprehensive digital business training tailored to their needs.
To foster growth and innovation within these enterprises through the effective integration of digital solutions into their operations.
Here's What's In It For You:
- Free Customized Digital Business Training: Tailored training to enhance your digital skills.
- Free Personalized Business Advising: Expert guidance to navigate your business growth.
- Grant Funding: Financial support in the form of services (BZ $4,000).
Who are Micro and Small Enterprises?:
Micro Enterprises:
- Less than 10 employees
- Less than BZD$200,000 in annual sales & total assets
Small Enterprises:
- 10-49 employees
- BZD$200,000 - $6 million in annual sales & total assets
The program aims to support 230 Enterprises.
Grants will range from BZ $4,000 to BZ $120,000, provided in the form of services.
Digital business training will be provided to help enterprises leverage digital tools.
To enable enterprises to scale their operations significantly by effectively integrating advanced digital solutions.
Here's What's In It For You:
- Free Customized Digital Business Training: Tailored training to enhance your digital skills.
- Free Personalized Business Advising: Expert guidance to navigate your business growth.
- Grant Funding: Financial support in the form of services (BZ $4,000 to BZ $120,000).
The program aims to support 135 Enterprises.
Grants will range from BZ $4,000 to BZ $120,000, provided in the form of services.
Digital business training will be a core part of the support.
To facilitate the transformation of enterprises into highly innovative entities through the strategic integration of digital solutions.
Here's What's In It For You:
- Free Customized Digital Business Training: Tailored training to enhance your digital skills.
- Free Personalized Business Advising: Expert guidance to navigate your business growth.
- Grant Funding: Financial support in the form of services (BZ $4,000 to BZ $120,000).
What's the Application Process?
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Register for WebinarEligibility Criteria
- ✓ Enterprise, age 18 or older.
- ✓ Registered in Belize with 50% Belizean Ownership.
- ✓ Business should be operating for at least six months.
- ✓ Must have an annual turnover of at least $BZ 20,000.
- ✓ Completion of the digital check up with incipient or intermediate digital maturity.
- ✓ Businesses demonstrating growth in sales.
Eligible Business Sectors:
Ineligible Business Types:
- Retail & Resale (Non-Value Added): Grocery Stores, Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Buy & Sell Businesses (e.g., Amazon/Shein Resellers).
- Purchasing shares or other financial investments.
- Entertainment & Hospitality: Bars, Nightclubs, Chill Spots, Karaoke Lounges, Casinos.
- Street Food Vendors.
- Other Ineligible Types: Vehicle Dealers, Multi-Level Marketing Businesses, Gambling, Lottery & Tobacco Shops.
Important Notes
- This program focuses on supporting individual micro and small businesses. Cooperatives and associations are not eligible to apply.
- Financial need is a key consideration in the selection process. MSMEs demonstrating financial need will receive a strong preference. However, acceptance is not guaranteed.
- All successful applicants will be required to register their business by the end of the project period, if applicable.
- Applicants must not have received grant funding from BELTRAIDE within the past three years to qualify.
- Digital Marketing (social media ads, branding and graphic design, etc.)
- Offline Marketing Materials: Printing of flyers, brochures, business cards, billboards, or traditional advertising, generation of QR codes.
- Development of Google Business Profiles, Ecommerce Platforms, and Business Websites.
- Digital Payment/e-POS system (PayPal).
- HR Payroll system/Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
- Accounting Tools (Quickbooks, Xero).
- Cyber Security Tools and Trainings (installation of basic antivirus, firewall).
- Technological Equipment Software – Computers, Monitors, receipt printers, routers, label printers, etc.
- Email Marketing Setup: Configuration of basic email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact).
- Local Search Optimization (e.g., Google My Business).
- Custom App Development (Basic).
- Productivity Software Purchases – Microsoft Suite, Click Up, Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Digital Strategy Consultation.
- Expenditures incurred before the date of approval of the grant.
- Purchasing shares or other financial investments.
- Acquisition of assets not directly related to business operations or digital transformation objectives.
- Salaries or wages for the business owner(s), team members, or existing staff.
- Costs associated with the design, development, or improvement of business, sales, or financial plans.
- Personal expenses of the business owner(s) or team members, including travel, meals, or accommodations not tied to the approved use of funds.
Your Journey After Approval
