By Government Press Office | BELIZE
BELMOPAN, Belize – The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) in collaboration with the ministry of foreign affairs, foreign trade, and immigration with financial support from the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) through Taiwan ICDF, launched a new incubator program, ICube, that will host a Mobile Incubator Center and a Start-up Incubator Center at BELTRAIDE’s SBDCBelize office in Belize City.
BELTRAIDE’s ICube, will provide eight women-owned businesses with a space to operate their business, access the Virtual Knowledge Center (VKC) and receive business development support offered by experienced business advisors from BELTRAIDE’s SBDCBelize Unit.
In addition, BELTRAIDE will offer services and support to MSMEs across the country via a Mobile Incubator Center. This initiative is a part of the government of Belize’s commitment to diversify the services of MSMEs and empower enterprises. This expansion will facilitate the creation of new businesses and strengthen the skills of operating MSMEs, thereby revitalizing Belize’s economy.
Among those present at the ceremony were Narda Garcia, CEO, office of prime minister, Amalia Mai, CEO, ministry of foreign affairs and ambassador David Kuan- Chou Chien, Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Belize.
BELTRAIDE congratulates the women who have been selected to be part of the Incubator Program and reminds all Belizeans about the importance of supporting our local MSMEs.