The Bloom Project was carefully designed to create a virtual environment that allows participants to create a tech enabled solution, improve their knowledge of industry trends and best practices while networking with like-minded peers, industry experts and mentors. The Bloom Project is 13-weeks long and will culminate in a demo event where participating teams will pitch their solutions to investors for real time feedback as well as enter different categories for cash and non-cash awards.
Techports’ ultimate mission with this initiative is to provide a space where participants can create, collaborate and feel supported while receiving valuable feedback.
Build.
Work in teams to create a tech enabled solution that solves a present day need.
Learn.
Attend weekly workshops and talks on topics ranging from managing productivity to launching a product.
Operate.
Be exposed to industry experts and best practices while building and designing a tech enabled solution.
Optimize.
Incorporate feedback from users, mentors and peers to improve user experience and solution design.
Maintain.
Make connections with industry experts who can give perspective and direction on how to maintain solutions and move forward beyond the duration of the program.
Participant Eligibility
This initiative is geared towards Caribbean college students who are affiliated with a tech field whether that is a major, minor or side hobby. Though this group is our priority, you do not have to be a college student to apply.
In addition to being enthusiastic about the program, our participants must:
Be affiliated with the tech or a tech adjacent industry
Be available for the entire duration of the program
Be able to fill out the application form accurately
Be able to pitch an idea you’d like to work on to your peers
Important Dates
Application Opens
TBA
Participants Selected
TBA
Program Duration
TBA
FAQs
Do I have to pay to participate?
No, there is no monetary cost associated with participating in this initiative.
What’s the time commitment?
You must commit to attending 4 hours of sessions weekly. However, most of the work will be done outside of the program, ranging from 5-10 hours weekly.
Who owns the solution after the program ends?
All solutions created during this program will be owned by respective teams and in no way be considered the intellectual property of Techports.
Do I have to be a college student to apply?
Though college students are prioritized, you do not have to be a college student to apply.
Can I apply if I live outside of the Caribbean?
Only applicants based in the Caribbean are eligible to apply.
Can community college or sixth form students apply?
Absolutely, community college and sixth form students are eligible to apply.
Can I apply as a team?
No, you cannot apply as a team. However, all of the members of said team can apply separately. Teams will be formed from the pool of participants.
What if I am not affiliated with tech?
To participate in this program, you must be affiliated with a tech or tech adjacent field. More importantly, you must know how to code.
What does the schedule look like?
A calendar of the full 13-weeks will be sent out once accepted into the program.
