Bajan innovator cops Future Caribbean Buildathon challenge

A Barbadian-led technology venture designed to help island utilities manage electricity grids using artificial intelligence has won first place in Future Caribbean’s Buildathon, a regional innovation competition whose Investor Showcase was broadcast live from the New York Stock Exchange on November 13.

Caribbean Grid AI, founded by Barbadian entrepreneur Andrew Narine, topped a field of approximately 450 builders from 39 countries, securing first place for its work in electricity grid intelligence and coordination.

Future Caribbean, an innovation engine and venture studio developing Agentic AI companies for Caribbean and global markets, announced the winners during the showcase. Trinidad and Tobago’s Neptune Energetics, founded by Simon Neptune, placed second, while Canada’s Mirra Call, led by occupational therapist Brenda Luo, finished third.