Idea2Reality
CARIRI’s Idea Advisory Service is an initiative to encourage innovation and to assist persons with taking their idea to market.
Idea 2 Innovation (i2i)
A hub for innovative projects and creative initiatives. The Ministry of Planning and Sustainable Development through its established Council for Competitiveness and Innovation (CCI) developed the “Idea 2 Innovation” (i2i) programme which gives an opportunity to innovators and inventors to submit proposals for innovative projects and creative initiatives for which the CCI provides funding. CARIRI…
Carbon Management (GHG Profiling)
Every business in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean has a vested interest in calculating its carbon footprint and demonstrating that it is integrating environmentally friendly practices into its operations. Small island tourism-dependent states are particularly vulnerable to the impact of greenhouse gases. Caribbean governments are committing themselves to reducing GHGs by becoming signatories to…
Business Hatchery
Our Vision is to be Trinidad and Tobago’s premier platform for business start-ups, in building a community of entrepreneurs who go on to discover and innovate sustainable solutions that improve lives, connect people and stimulate change. MissionWe are dedicated to creating a platform that enables all entrepreneurs to innovate and do their best work. We…
Innovation Incubator
The innovation incubator provides individuals and start-ups with the support needed to transform their ideas into a prototype or proof of concept. The incubator screens applicants to identify those with the passion to succeed and credible business proposition; then provides the training, technical and business support to create a prototype which can then be taken…
Soy Bay
The soy line produces soy milk which is used to make tofu food and yogurt. The okara, which is the fibrous residue of the soy bean, is used to make soy burgers. Contact Us For more information please contact Karen Sukha Centre for Enterprise Development Innovation Avenue, Freeport (868) 299-0209 ext. 2208 ksukha@cariri.com
Food Technology Bays
The Technology Incubator consists of partitioned bays that houses food processing equipment for demonstration of different process lines. Each process line will be licensed to suitable investors under a Technology Package. The technology package will include, but is not limited to product formulation, plant layout, equipment specifications, potential equipment suppliers, packaging specifications, profitability analysis, etc.…
Cassava Bay
The Cassava line has two primary products: cassava flour and farine. From these primary products, secondary products, such as cassola, cassava porridge, shake and bake, etc, can be produced.
Garlic Bay
The garlic line produces primary products, namely whole peeled and minced garlic. In addition, this line supplies investors with secondary bottled products such as minced garlic cooked with oil and pimento, chadon beni or hot pepper. Contact For more please contact Karen Sukha via the email or phone number below Freeport (868) 299-0209 ext. 2208…
Food Safety Management Systems
We assist companies in developing and implementing the following food safety management systems. Worldwide, countries are becoming more stringent in their surveillance and regulation of the food industry in an effort to protect consumers. The establishment of recognized quality and food safety programs in food processing or food service establishments enables them to successfully compete…