Results Pitch Competition

First Pitch Competition is a wrap!

After the Warm-up round with Skills workshops,  the second round of the Startup Launchpad took off in August. The focus of this round was on Business Model Canvas and Pitch training, ending with the first Pitch Competition of the Startup Launchpad.

On October 6 and 7, twenty participants pitched their businesses in front of a jury of three professionals: Fiona Curie, Miles Mercera, and Riglene Cristina.

Six participants were selected to move on to the next round. They are:

  • Rishalu Isidora of VOKE
  • Berryl Maclean of Coco Tropical B.V.
  • Catherine Daal of Barbulete Handmade
  • Hannah-Lize Elizabeth of Hannah-Lize Creative Studio
  • Arfede Dall of Archi Farm

We now move into the final round, which is the accelerator round. Participants will be working in their growth plan, and the final Pitch Competition will determine who the most promising startup with the most growth potential will be.

The Startup Launchpad 2025 is a 6-month accelerator program by CITI, designed to turn high-potential startups into growth-ready businesses that will diversify Curaçao’s economy.

The Startup Launchpad accelerator program offers:

  • Individual & Group Coaching
  • Vouchers for Support
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Pitch competitions
  • Hands on Business Model Canvas, Pitch Deck and Growth Plan for your business
  • Access to a network of experts and professionals that can help your business reach the next level
ROUND 1: Open to anyone who wants to improve their Business Skills and Digital Skills
ROUND 2: Apply for a spot to get group coaching and work on growing your business
ROUND 3: Make it to the finals for a chance at over 10.000 Cg in vouchers and tailor made coaching

The next Startup Launchpad will start in 2026.  Want to know more? Click here for more information.

If you have additional questions don’t hesitate to contact us at suhailly.hooi@citi.cw or send us an app at +59997386299.

The 8th edition of the Startup-Launchpad program is made possible by the Ministry of Economic Development, with the support of Gamma IT and Guardian Group.