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The Restoration Factory Saint Lucia 2026

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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Volunteer Mentorship Opportunity

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Applications open until April 17

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Saint Lucia

5 months

Certificate of participation available

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

As a mentor in the Restoration Factory, you’ll support early-stage eco-entrepreneurs across key sustainable sectors, including:

  • Sustainable forestry and agroforestry

  • Watershed, soil, and land conservation

  • Ecotourism and wildlife restoration

  • Beekeeping and tree nurseries

  • Environmental education and community-based resource management

Your expertise will help entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, overcome challenges, and scale their environmental and social impact.

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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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Partners:

Make an impact on the small business community

Support a project that excites you

Meet entrepreneurs and their projects, then support the project that sparks your interest.

Mentor Certification

Get mentor certification when the supported entrepreneur successfully graduation from the project

Broaden Entrepreneurial Network

Engage with the Restoration Factory Saint Lucia business development network, including enterprise support organizations, government agencies, and investors

Professional growth

Enhance your leadership and coaching skills through active listening and effective communication.

A powerful and structured
mentoring program

We believe great ideas deserve a chance to grow. Small grants may be available to helpseed early concepts and support their development.

Guidance and flexibility

You will be able to mentor from anywhere in the world thanks to the Bridge for Billions digital platform.​ Our goal is to make mentoring flexible and impactful, breaking down barriers of distance and schedules.

Make a real impact

Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Support and guide entrepreneurs as they turn their business ideas into reality, driving positive change in your local community.

Build connections

Joining as a mentor means more than just giving back; it's about growing your network too. You'll meet passionate entrepreneurs and fellow mentors, creating lasting connections and discovering new opportunities.

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Interested in Mentoring?
You are the right fit if you...

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in entrepreneurship, business, or related fields.
  • At least 2 years of experience mentoring or coaching startups or green enterprises.
  • Willing to dedicate 4-6 hours per month for virtual mentorship over a 6 months program.
  • Comfortable with online mentorship, proficient in using Zoom, Google Drive, and email, with strong advisory and communication skills.
  • Willing to introduce mentees to relevant industry contacts, preferably with a strong professional network in sustainability, impact investment, or entrepreneurship.
  • Fluency in English
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Online Information Session

Welcome to the Restoration Factory Saint Lucia, Entrepreneurs and Mentors 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.

Hint: 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, 2025

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Submit your application before April 17

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Important dates

Applications
Until 3 April
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.