For several years, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has been increasingly interested in the cultural and creative industries, grouped under the name "Orange Economy". It has published several studies on the subject by combining creative perspectives and economic concerns, while giving a privileged place to digital and new technologies.

In Haiti, the IDB is launching the "Haiti Creative : Creation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship" competition for candidates who, individually or as a team, can present proposals in the field of creative and cultural industry, ideas, products, services, demonstrating both creative and innovative talent and economic potential for Haiti.

This competition gives them the opportunity to submit their proposal online. After a first selection and an exclusive training in entrepreneurship, intended for the best candidates. The finalists of the competition will be invited to make a final presentation (pitch) before a jury of experts, during the day of dialogue called "Haiti Creative: Creation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship in the Haitian Orange Economy" to be held in Port-au -Prince, at the Convention Center of the BRH, on Friday 13 October 2017, organized in partnership with FOKAL and COOPI.

The winners will be invited to attend the prestigious international event "Demand Solutions - Dominican Republic" on 9 November 2017 in Santo Domingo. They will be able to meet with some of the most creative people in the world, discuss with them and share innovative solutions to the challenges of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Download the full contest rules : https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/concours-bid-09-2017.pdf

Step 1: Online Registration :

To enter the contest, candidates (individuals or teams) must submit an online application via a Google form, where they submit their proposal in the area of the Orange Economy.

Address of the online form ** :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGmb1H_ztsvImiw2O5G8MdBZcPhsYq28Dx3e2s6McxyVYD8w/viewform

** The form can be filled in Creole, French or English.

Deadline to apply online: September 30, 2017

For further information write to : salut@haitientreprendre.com

HL/ HaitiLibre