InvestorEmpowering entrepreneurs in Barbados for 30 years.
The startup scene across Barbados
Where startups are forming across Barbados: the cities, accelerators and investors, and how you get close to them.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Barbados ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #84 | Down 7 | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #111 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #128 | Up 1 | B | Business Climate |
8 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Barbados
Investors 3
Investor
InvestorEmpowering disruptive innovation through strategic partnership.
InvestorComprehensive financial consulting and investment services.
Accelerators 2
AcceleratorAccelerating climate-smart initiatives in the Caribbean.
AcceleratorEmpowering Caribbean startups through mentorship and investment.
Incubators 2
IncubatorConnecting Barbadian talent with opportunities for innovation.
IncubatorSupporting green and blue technology startups.
Venture studios 1
Venture studioEmpowering visionaries to shape the future of industries.
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Raising in Barbados
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Barbados
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Barbados
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingQuestions about Barbados
How does Barbados rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #84 in GII (2025). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Barbados?
3 investors based in Barbados have a profile here, including BYBT, BRC Capital Partners and Waterman Capital Partners. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Barbados?
Yes. Barbados has 2 accelerators, 2 incubators and 1 venture studio on record, including Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator, FutureBARBADOS and SOVO.
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