Caribbean Cannabis Entrepreneurship Program

Next session: June 2025 – Limited spots available!

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Transform Your Vision into a Thriving Caribbean Cannabis Business

CannBiz is a six‑month, cohort‑based accelerator designed for ambitious entrepreneurs—Caribbean residents, diaspora members, and global visionaries—who want to:

  • Master the Caribbean market landscape

  • Develop a Minimum Viable Product (cultivar, derivative, service, or tech)

  • Pitch confidently and connect with leading cannabis investors

Developed by the Caribbean  Institute of Cannabis (CIC) in partnership with the International Society of Cannabis (ISC), CannBiz combines rigorous business fundamentals,  with specialized cannabis expertise, cultural insights, and high‑level networking.

 

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20 January 2025, Saxony, Leipzig: An employee of the Grünhorn Group holds capsules in front of cannabis flowers in the laboratory. The company group claims to be one of the largest suppliers of medicinal cannabis in Germany. Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa

What You’ll Achieve

✓ Market Immersion Module: Master the Caribbean’s regulatory landscape, consumer trends, and supply‑chain dynamics.
✓ MVP Workshop: Develop and validate a prototype with a clear go‑to‑market roadmap.
✓ Investor Readiness Bootcamp: Refine your pitch deck, build robust financial models, and practice in mock investor panels to secure funding.
✓ Expert Masterclasses: Learn cutting‑edge strategies from leading cannabis CEOs, regulatory specialists, and marketing experts.
✓ One‑on‑One Mentorship: Tackle your biggest business challenges through personalized, weekly coaching sessions.
✓ Peer & Partner Network: Forge lasting connections with alumni, regional incubators, and strategic industry partners.
✓ Capstone Presentation: Showcase your ready‑to‑launch business to a hand‑picked audience of active cannabis investors and industry leaders.

Program Structure

Next session: June 20th 2025 – Limited spots available

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Month Accelerator

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Weekly Masterclasses (90 min each)

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Hours of One‑on‑one Mentorship

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Participant Cohort for Highly Personalized Support

  • Deep‑dive into regional market dynamics and regulatory frameworks

  • Engage key stakeholders to map opportunities and compliance requirements

  • Validate your concept through targeted field testing

  • Build a lean prototype of your product or service

  • Pilot with a select group of early adopters to gather actionable feedback

  • Refine your offering based on real‑world insights

  • Launch your MVP to a broader audience with controlled rollout

  • Systematically collect user feedback and performance data

  • Rapidly iterate to enhance product‑market fit

  • Solidify your brand positioning and messaging for the Caribbean market

  • Establish strategic distribution partnerships and channels

  • Cultivate early customer advocacy and testimonials

  • Implement targeted growth initiatives to drive user acquisition

  • Craft compelling investor materials and financial narratives

  • Engage initial investor conversations to gauge interest

  • Present your refined venture at CCI’s Demo Day to a curated investor audience

  • Secure partnership or funding commitments in principle

  • Define a clear roadmap for your next phase of growth and expansion

Recognized by Industry & Government

Endorsed by leading institutions, government agencies, and industry experts committed to shaping the future of legal cannabis

CannBiz Program - Caribbean Institute of Cannabis

Join an elite six‑month accelerator featuring weekly masterclasses by industry leaders, personalized one‑on‑one mentorship, hands‑on MVP development with real‑world validation, and direct access to investors at our Demo Day.

Access Fee: US $522 (one-time, lifetime membership)

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Frequently Asked Question

CannBiz is designed for aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs—Caribbean residents, diaspora members, and international innovators—looking to launch or scale a cannabis‑related business (cultivation, processing, tech, retail, or services) in the Caribbean market.

No prior cannabis industry experience is required. You should have a clear business idea or passion for the sector and be ready to learn fast. Founders with early‑stage ventures will also gain advanced skills to accelerate growth.

Expect 3–5 hours per week:

  • 1.5 h live masterclass

  • 1 h one‑on‑one coaching every two weeks

  • 1–2 h on MVP development and assignments

Yes—everything is delivered online through our learning platform. You’ll need a reliable internet connection, webcam, and microphone for live sessions and coaching.

By program end you will have:

  • A validated MVP tested in your local context

  • A clear business model and financial projections

  • A polished investor pitch and Demo Day presentation

  • Connections with 20+ active cannabis investors and regional partners

Your investment covers:

  • An MBA‑level curriculum tailored to cannabis

  • Weekly live sessions with CIC & ISC experts

  • Personalized mentorship and feedback

  • Access to our exclusive investor network and Demo Day

  • A lifelong alumni community for support and collaboration

Yes. We offer flexible installment plans and early‑bird discounts (10% off if you register 60 days before the cohort start). Caribbean nationals may qualify for government or grant support—contact us to explore options.

If you need to pause for valid reasons (health, family emergency), we’ll work with you to rejoin the next cohort. Unused coaching sessions and materials will carry over. See our Terms for full details.

Graduates gain ongoing access to:

  • Alumni Slack/workgroup for peer collaboration

  • Quarterly refresher masterclasses

  • Exclusive invitations to CCI/ISC events and investor mixers

We cap each cohort at 25 participants to ensure personalized attention, active peer learning, and strong mentor access.

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