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The Restoration Factory Saint Lucia

The Restoration Factory is a mentoring and business incubation programme in Saint Lucia under the SIDS World Restoration Flagship of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. It is designed to incubate and scale commercially viable, community-driven enterprises that restore and sustain ecosystems from ridge to reef.

The programme supports innovative businesses that link restoration with livelihoods across terrestrial, coastal, and marine systems, including forests, watersheds, mangroves, seagrasses, coral reefs, and sustainable food systems. By supporting innovative solutions, the programme aims to catalyze climate-resilient economies, reduce ecosystem degradation, and unlock sustainable blue and green economic opportunities for people and planet.

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Free program

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Applications open until April 17

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Saint Lucia

5 months

Supporting restoration projects

About the Restoration Factory Saint Lucia program

The Restoration Factory, Saint Lucia, is part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, SIDS World Restoration Flagship- which empowers a Sustainable Blue Economy transition – empowering green and blue entrepeneurs ridge to reef.

Program scope

The program aims to support early-stage entrepreneurs developing solutions that restore ecosystems, strengthen community resilience, and promote sustainable livelihoods.

The program focuses on initiatives across key sectors such as:

  • Sustainable Timber Harvesting and Processing
  • Watershed Protection
  • Soil and Land Management and Conservation
  • Agroforestry
  • Ecotourism
  • Tree Nurseries
  • Beekeeping
  • Wildlife Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Education and Training
  • Community-Based Natural Resource Management.
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About UNEP

Meet our Local Implementing Partner

Export Saint Lucia

Export Saint Lucia is a key driver of Saint Lucia’s export development, providing entrepreneurs with the information, strategic guidance, and support services needed to grow, compete globally, and achieve long-term sustainability.

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Participation benefits

Selected initiatives may be awarded with a seed funding to support their business ideas.

Connect with a community of entrepreneurs

Connect with other entrepreneurs and mentors to build a strong business network. Learn. Share and grow together.

Receive the support of a mentor

Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Receive advice to guide your business decisions, generate new ideas and propel your business forward.

Learn how to raise funding

Learn how to present your project like a pro and compete in front of a jury in our final event.

What will you learn during the program?

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Discover how to implement a new revenue stream to your existing business.

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Learn how to calculate your costs and price points, to drive your profits and growth.​

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Master how to communicate your project to your potential customers.

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Acquire skills to calculate your business finances for the next 3 years, so you can make the revenue stream launch a success.

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Uncover how your business can positively impact your community, and make strong community connections to drive growth for all.

Strategize to diversify your revenue streams, scale your operations, and attract new customers.

This program is perfect for you if...

  • You are based in Saint Lucia and have a reliable internet connection and access to a computer/laptop that you can use regularly.
  • You have an early-stage business (1-2 years or minimum viable product) focused on restoring nature or addressing environmental challenges.
  • You are seeking a program to incubate and validate your business plan. You want guidance on developing your business model, marketing, fundraising, or impact measurement.
  • You’re passionate about making a positive impact and are open to dedicating 5–7 hours per week for 5 months.
  • Language: Fluent in English.
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Online Information Session

Welcome to the Restoration Factory Saint Lucia, Entrepreneurs Information Session. This session will offer an opportunity to understand the program and ask any questions you may have. This session will be in English.

Organised by Bridge for Billions.

Time: Thursday 9 April at 2pm Saint Lucia Time.

Register through Zoom link

How to apply

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Create your profile

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Start by clicking on the “Apply now!” button.

Fill in your personal information to set up an account on our platform.

Remember your email and password for future access.

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Complete all sections

Complete all sections of the application, thoroughly filling out each answer.

Once completed, all the checkmarks at the top will turn blue, indicating that you’re ready to submit.

Note: An asterisk “*” next to the question indicates that the field is required.

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Submit your application and await further news

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 We recommend that you review your application in detail one last time. If you’re good to go, click “Submit” in the lower right corner.

Our team will be in touch with a notification about the status of your application by April 17, 2026.

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Important dates

Applications
Until 15 May
Start by making a profile on our platform and telling us more about you and your project. After you send in your application, we'll look through all the applicants who are interested in joining program.
Participant announcement
April 10th
We'll carefully review all applications to choose 15 participants for this edition. If selected, your next step will be to accept your spot in the program!
Welcome session
April 12th
Join us for a welcome session to dive into the details program! We'll introduce you to the program's schedule, your role, and the tools you'll use to develop your business. Don't miss out on this chance to learn more about what lies ahead.
Entrepreneurship program
From April 29th until August 29th
The online incubation experience begins! From here you'll dive into weekly mentoring sessions, use the practical tools in our digital platform, and follow our entrepreneurship step-by-step plan. You will have 5 months to complete all the modules and develop your business plan.

Do you want to know more about the program?

Do you have any other questions?

 Connect directly with Stephanie, Senior Program Manager at Bridge for Billions of the Restoration Factory Program.

Send her an email here
About the SIDS Restoration Flagship
The SIDS Restoration Flagship is one of the World Restoration Flagships under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030). Led by UNEP, FAO and in partnership with UNDESA, it supports restoration across three Small Island Developing States (Comoros, Vanuatu and Saint Lucia), strengthening resilience from ridge to reef and empowering communities to lead nature-based solutions.Acknowledgement: Supported by the Governments of Germany and Denmark through the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Multi-Partner Trust Fund.
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About the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030 , led by the United Nations Environment Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and its partners, covers terrestrial as well as coastal and marine ecosystems. As a global call to action, it will draw together political support, scientific research and financial muscle to massively scale up restoration. Find out how you can contribute to the UN Decade . Follow #GenerationRestoration.