Sixteen high-potential technology ventures have been officially selected to face top-tier judges and investors at the upcoming Caribbean STEM Startup Challenge.

Hosted by the Caribbean Science Foundation in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, through the Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology, the high-stakes pitch event is the premier highlight of the inaugural Caribbean STEM Engine for Economic Development (SEED) Summit.

The summit and pitch challenge will take place at the Accra Beach Hotel from June 25 to 27, positioning Barbados as the temporary epicentre of regional technological innovation.