Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines that missed the initial registration deadline for the Reengineering MSMEs for Growth Through Digital Adoption Programme now have another opportunity to participate, as the programme has officially reopened its call for applications for an additional week.
The one-week extension comes in response to the significant interest expressed by MSMEs across the five participating Caribbean countries, including businesses that were unable to complete the registration process before the initial deadline. The reopening provides these enterprises with a renewed opportunity to benefit from an initiative designed to strengthen the digital capabilities of Caribbean MSMEs, improve business resilience and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Local business owners are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this additional registration period and ensure that they do not miss this second opportunity.
The programme focuses on four key areas: assessing digital readiness, building knowledge and skills, adopting digital solutions, and expanding into regional and international markets.
National Focal Point and Officer-in-Charge of the Centre for Enterprise Development Inc. (CED), Keisha Phillips, is urging local entrepreneurs, particularly those who expressed interest but did not complete their registration, to act now.
“The reopening is particularly important for businesses that expressed interest in the programme but did not complete the registration process, as well as those that missed the initial deadline altogether. Whether a business is looking to establish an online presence, introduce e-commerce, improve its digital operations or reach customers beyond the local market, this programme is intended to help businesses take meaningful steps towards digital transformation,” Phillips stated.
Phillips noted that more than forty (40) businesses from St. Vincent and the Grenadines submitted registration during the initial application period, demonstrating local interest in the initiative.
“With the level of interest expressed by MSMEs across the participating countries, we want to ensure that businesses that missed the first opportunity are given another chance to come on board. The message to local entrepreneurs is simple: If you missed the first deadline, you have another chance. Do not miss it again. Register your interest today and take the next step towards building a more digitally enabled and growth-oriented business,” she added.
The new registration deadline is Thursday, 19 November 2026.
To register, interested business owners should scan the QR code featured on the programme flyer shared across CED’s social media platforms using their smartphone camera. They will then be directed to the online registration link, where they must complete and submit the Expression of Interest form before the deadline.
The programme is being implemented across five Caribbean countries: Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), with participating agencies supporting implementation across the respective territories.
The initiative recognises that digital adoption is no longer simply an option for businesses seeking to remain competitive. It is increasingly essential for improving operational efficiency, reaching new customers, strengthening business resilience and positioning enterprises to take advantage of emerging market opportunities.
MSMEs that missed the initial registration period are therefore encouraged to act immediately and take advantage of this additional week to submit their Expression of Interest.
