Pitch Day Livestream Event

Published: March 7, 2025 | 2 Min Read

5 April 2025

2025 Business Design Competition Pitch Day Livestream

Saturday, 5 April 2025 • 10am - 12pm • Livestream Event

We’ve invited problem solvers, big thinkers and go-getters, to take part in the 5th annual Cayman Islands Business Design Competition. Join us for a livestream event showcasing the top finalists who have had one month to work with industry professionals and streamline their idea. Watch teams compete for over 18K in cash and wraparound business services – think "Cayman Islands Shark Tank".

Individuals that tune-in to the livestream event will also have the opportunity to vote on the "People's Choice Award".

★ WATCH THE LIVESTREAM HERE ★

Project of the Year

For a business design that shines above and beyond competition expectations. The grand prize for the "Project of the Year" is USD $10,000 plus wraparound business services. Sponsored by Cayman Enterprise City (CEC).

The Innovation Award

For an innovative business design that is inspiring, new and/or unconventional. Win a USD $2,000 cash prize and wraparound business services. Sponsored by ZEAL.

Sustainable Innovation Award

For an innovative business design that champions regeneration and sustainability, showcasing inspiring, new, and unconventional approaches. Win a USD $2,000 cash prize and wraparound business services. Sponsored by JB Advisory Services SEZC.

Community Impact Award

For a business design that makes a difference in our local and/or global communities. The winner will receive a USD $2,000 cash prize and wraparound business services. Sponsored by eShore.

People's Choice Award

For a business design that takes home the honour of being the community's favourite, and that stands out to individuals. Win a USD $2,000 cash prize. Sponsored by Cayman National Bank (CNB).

All competition finalist received a business support "Prize Pack" valued at $7,000 which includes legal sessions, marketing support, reduced rate of incorporation, networking events, special discounts for start-ups, scholarships on courses, a complimentary Launch Labs Studios membership, and access to CEC’s Angel Investor Network. Thank you to the “Prize Pack” sponsors – Cayman Enterprise City, HSM, HubSpot, Emailchaser, and the Cayman Islands Investment Angel Society.

Meet the 2025 Competition Finalists:

ALYX – Your customizable AI for Mind & Emotional Well-being. Support, guidance and care, anytime, anywhere by Emanuela Passaniti
AssessMind – Instant online dyslexia assessments by expert tutors — affordable, accessible, and tailored to your needs by Brandon McBride and Amelia Kemp
ChipIn – Smart Payments for shared moments by Shannon Hill and Lodeane Kelly
Cogniscent Learning – Revolutionising education through AI-driven personalised learning by Michael Staniewicz
Cornmeal Cabinet – A community-based bartering application fostering social growth through cash-free exchanges by Aleigha General
E-KYC by Blockchain – Simplifying customer due diligence through innovation by Kenneth Adumekwe, Yoshneck Mutomba, and Moti Mashiah
EmpowerAbility Academy – Transforming futures beyond high school by Dr. Eustache Placide and Dr. Annette Murphy
Greens Distribution – Eco-friendly solutions for a cleaner tomorrow by Albis Amaya
StateMate – AI-driven financial reporting for effortless US GAAP compliance by Bahadur Lal
The Sunny Collective – Where Caribbean art meets the world by Aleksandra Andzic and Fernando Dorneles