Join Us in Building a Greener Future in Saint Lucia
Become the Local Support Organization for The Restoration Factory and guide innovative entrepreneurs transforming ecosystems.
Supported by:
Coordinated by:
Generating an Ecosystem of Restoration Enterprises
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with technical support from Bridge for Billions, is
implementing The Restoration Factory under the global initiative, UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration
SIDS Flagship. This incubation program aims to support the emergence of businesses that restore natural ecosystems, preserve landscapes, and strengthen communities.
Our goal is to create a global network of eco-entrepreneurs who are not only commercially viable, but also community-inclusive and climate-resilient. The program provides high-quality mentorship, tailored training, and practical business tools, helping entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into real-world impact.
By partnering with Local Support Organizations in Saint Lucia, The Restoration Factory can embed this program in the local ecosystem, ensuring entrepreneurs receive culturally-relevant support while LSOs gain experience, training, and access to a global network of restoration experts. Together, we are building a future where business and nature thrive hand-in-hand.
Why participate as a local incubator?
Support eco-entrepreneurs in turning bold ideas into businesses that restore ecosystems and strengthen communities.
Access global expertise, proven incubation tools, and a network of mentors, innovators, and like-minded organizations.
Lead sustainable entrepreneurship in Saint Lucia and create tangible impact for people and the environment.
What can my organization gain?
Strengthen your support for entrepreneurs
Your organization won’t be alone during the program! You will receive various training sessions, such as how to manage a successful application period or how to start a mentor community from scratch.
Digitalize your support
You will easily manage the program through a highly intuitive online incubation platform for your selected entrepreneurs, with a structured, step-by-step methodology. You will also learn how to leverage digital tools to run programs and expand your services.
Be compensated
We will require your organization to dedicate an Incubation Manager to this program. The time and resources invested will be compensated with US$30,000
Gain experience
Acquire practical knowledge on scaling and efficiency, learning best practices in the entrepreneurship ecosystem through a “learn by doing” approach and active engagement with local actors in your country.
Receive certification
A certificate in Incubation Management will be provided by the program organizers as proof of enhanced skills in advanced entrepreneurship support techniques.
Access Bridge for Billions partnership tools
Receive access to dozens of discounts for you and your entrepreneurs on key startup tools, with a cumulative value of up to US$40,000.
What will your role be as Incubation Manager?
- Your organization is based in Saint Lucia.
- Your organization is legally registered.
- Your organization can dedicate at least 50% of one staff member’s time to serve as Incubation Manager for the program.
- The designated Incubation Manager is available to complete the Training for Trainers (approx. 15 hours) in October 2025.
- Demonstrate experience or strong interest in supporting entrepreneurs, particularly in businesses that restore ecosystems and preserve natural landscapes.
- Meets and accepts the program conditions described in the Terms of Reference.
Timeline of the Program
Apply by October 3
Receive Incubation Manager Training
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2025
Take part in a 8-session training cycle on Program Management & Business Incubation.
Recruit and Select Entrepreneurs
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2025
Actively promote the call for applications and help us identify the top 40 entrepreneurs in Saint Lucia.
Run the Incubation Program
JANUARY - JUNE 2026
Support entrepreneurs and mentors week by week as they develop viable business plans.
Close with a Pitch Event
JULY 2026
Wrap up the program with an event where entrepreneurs showcase their viable ventures to local stakeholders.
How the Program Works
The program offers a gamified, step-by-step learning experience that helps entrepreneurs design and validate their business models. Unlike purely theoretical content, the methodology guides participants to work directly on their ideas and answer the tough questions about their projects.
Entrepreneurs are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone — talking to people, researching, and validating their ideas. Each week, a mentor is there to support them, challenge assumptions, and offer fresh perspectives.
Step into the Incubation Journey
Questions about the Program
What is The Restoration Factory?
The Restoration Factory is a mentoring and business incubation program that supports entrepreneurs and enterprises in developing commercially-viable, community-inclusive, and climate-resilient business models focused on ecosystem restoration.
To achieve this, the program leverages the expertise of a network of private-sector entrepreneurs and experienced mentors who guide participants at every stage of their business development journey. This personalized support is delivered through a rigorous 6-month incubation program based on proven business development curricula, including MIT’s Disciplined Entrepreneurship methodology.
The program is practical, solution-oriented, and evidence-based, using a scientific approach of experimentation through assumptions, testing, and validation, designed to prepare restoration enterprises for scalable growth. Participants receive mentorship and guidance in business development, with additional support for those developing the strongest ideas, scalable models, and investment plans.
By applying as an Incubation Manager on behalf of your incubator or accelerator, your organization becomes a key implementation partner of The Restoration Factory, working closely with Bridge for Billions, who will provide training and access to its cutting-edge entrepreneurship support platform.
What is an LSO?
“LSO” stands for “Local Support Organization” and can refer to an incubator, accelerator, coworking space, vocational school, venture fund, university, foundation, NGO, innovation hub, public entity, or any other organization whose primary focus is supporting entrepreneurs.
For this program, priority will be given to LSOs with prior experience supporting entrepreneurs in ecosystem restoration, as the program focuses on founders whose businesses contribute to rebuilding and preserving natural landscapes.
What will my role be as Incubation Manager?
Selected LSOs are expected to assign a staff member (50% FTE) as the Incubation Manager for the program. The Incubation Manager oversees the operational implementation of the Restoration Factory Incubation Program in close collaboration with the Bridge for Billions Program Manager.
Together, they ensure the program’s success, including finalizing the program schedule, communicating with participants, monitoring and facilitating engagement with the program, the platform, and mentors, tracking participant progress, and providing support to both entrepreneurs and mentors from selection through to the closing sessions. This role requires approximately 15–20 hours per week over the full 8-month program, from Incubation Manager training and participant selection to the final event and impact assessment.
What are the selection criteria?
To be considered as a Local Support Organization for The Restoration Factory in Saint Lucia, your organization should meet the following criteria:
Be legally registered and based in Saint Lucia.
Have the capacity to dedicate at least 50% of one staff member’s time to serve as the Incubation Manager for the program.
The designated Incubation Manager must be available to complete the Training for Trainers (approx. 15 hours) before the program begins.
Demonstrate experience or strong interest in supporting entrepreneurs, particularly in businesses that restore ecosystems and preserve natural landscapes.
About Bridge for Billions
Bridge for Billions is a social enterprise that helps organizations design, build, and manage entrepreneurship and innovation programs to create value for all stakeholders. Our mission is to democratize access to high-quality entrepreneurship support. If selected as an Incubation Manager / LSO for this program, you will be trained and guided by Bridge for Billions to ensure the program’s success.
What can my organization gain?
- Strengthen support for entrepreneurs – Training topics include running a successful application period, building a mentor community from scratch, learning new entrepreneurship frameworks and methodologies, and facilitation skills to engage your cohort effectively.
- Receive certification – Bridge for Billions will provide a Certificate in Incubation Management.
- Digitalize your support – Manage the program easily using the Bridge for Billions online incubation platform, an accessible and intuitive tool based on MIT’s Disciplined Entrepreneurship methodology. You will also learn advanced digital tools (Zoom, WhatsApp, etc.) to deliver programs and expand your services.
- Gain practical experience – Learn by doing and adopt best practices through hands-on program experience.
- Access Bridge for Billions partnership tools – Receive dozens of discounts for you and your entrepreneurs on key early-stage business tools.
- Compensation – Your Incubation Manager’s time will be compensated with US$30,000 for the full 8-month program, paid in four installments after the delivery of key program results.
Can't find your question here?
Contact Melanie, Program Manager for The Restoration Factory at Bridge for Billions, for any questions you may have.
