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Discovery Team Lead
Are you passionate about shaping bold, future-ready solutions in climate resilience, health tech, or ocean innovation? We’re looking for a Discovery Team Lead to drive high-impact research and strategic stakeholder engagement. If you thrive on systems thinking, trend-spotting, and building collaborative insights that power national innovation—this role might be for you.
Key Responsibilites may include:
- Lead discovery initiatives across key innovation sectors.
- Translate global and local trends into actionable insights.
- Engage stakeholders across government, academia, and industry.
- Manage foresight-driven research and discovery teams.
- Represent FutureBARBADOS in global innovation networks.
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Health Tech Ethics & Compliance Consultant
Do you care deeply about ethical innovation in digital health?
We’re seeking a Health Tech Ethics & Compliance Consultant to ensure our digital health and AI pilot projects meet world-class ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities may include:
- Develop and maintain ethics and data governance frameworks.
- Design informed consent and responsible data-sharing protocols.
- Audit AI/health tech pilots for compliance, bias, and transparency.
- Advise teams and liaise with ethics boards and legal partners.
- Submit quarterly ethics reviews and shape public trust messaging.
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Health Data Governance & Security Consultant
Are you committed to protecting health data while accelerating innovation?
We’re seeking a Health Data Governance & Security Consultant to ensure our digital health pilots meet the highest standards in privacy, compliance, and cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilites may include:
- Develop a tailored privacy & cybersecurity framework for digital health initiatives.
- Conduct partner assessments and privacy impact reviews for health data use.
- Oversee how personal health data is accessed, shared, and protected in pilot projects.
- Lead quarterly audits and mitigate cybersecurity risks in real time.
- Track compliance, report emerging threats, and support data governance best practices.
GENERAL
Shape The FUTURE
Challenge the status quo and reimagine everything. This is an open opportunity for bold ideas and solutions that go beyond our predetermined Challenge Areas to improve society. From technology-driven advancements to cultural and social transformation, there are no boundaries to your innovation. The future is waiting for your unique perspective.
Join the mission and shape your ideal society.
Status: Open
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FutureBARBADOS is an initiative of the office of the Barbados’ Prime Minister, the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley S.C. M.P. and an awesome team has been entrusted to make it happen.
Project CATAPULT is an innovation incubator dedicated to driving transformative ideas and projects. Round 2 of CATAPULT is centered around four challenge areas: the Future of the Ocean, the Future of Wellness, the Future of Digital, and an Open Challenge for innovations integral to Shaping the Future. We provide comprehensive support, resources, and mentorship to passionate individuals and teams who are committed to making a positive impact.
We’re looking for the most-promising and high-impact innovators who have what it takes to ideate, build and scale.
At a minimum, applicants for Project CATAPULT should:
- Have an individual or team dedicated to solving a compelling problem using innovative technology.
- Have at least one full-time founder/team member who can be dedicated to the program.
- Be driven, coachable, and collaborative.
- Have an in-house technical lead or expert in the area of their innovation.
- A functional MVP or pursuing a build-out track for a functional MVP.
To participate in Project CATAPULT, simply view the challenge areas and access the application form for the specific area that aligns with your idea or project. Submit a detailed proposal outlining your vision, goals, and intended impact. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for further discussions, and successful applicants will receive the necessary support to develop and implement their initiatives.
No. We are committed to bringing together the world’s best talent, meaning talent sourced locally, regionally and internationally. We have already assembled a pool of more than 500 talented individuals within Barbados and the diaspora for the Talent Hub and will continue to attract talent as the programme develops.
Minimum age 21 by December 31, 2023 however, if you don’t quite fit, reach out via team@futurebarbados.bb and let us know.
Yes, applicants can apply to multiple challenge areas however, please ensure that your proposals are tailored to address the unique requirements and objectives of each challenge area.
Moonshot thinking encompasses the mindset and approach required to tackle audacious goals. It compels us to think big, challenging the status quo and imagining possibilities beyond conventional limits. Moonshot thinking thrives on disruptive ideas that transcend incremental improvements, encouraging you to dream without constraints and embrace radical innovation.
Moonshots require resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to take calculated risks, knowing that the rewards of success far outweigh the temporary setbacks encountered along the way.
Project CATAPULT, actively seeks and embraces moonshot thinking because it recognises the immense value it brings to the innovation process. Moonshot thinking encourages individuals to go beyond what is immediately achievable and develop ambitious visions that can revolutionize industries, solve global challenges, and transform lives.
Participants selected for Project CATAPULT will receive a range of support and resources. This includes financial assistance to further develop and implement their ideas, access to mentorship from industry experts, networking opportunities with professionals and potential collaborators, and, subject to availability, access to dedicated incubation facilities and support services.
The duration of the program is 100 days. Throughout this period, participants will receive ongoing support and guidance to bring their ideas to fruition.
All participants are invited to an investment round and successful projects will advance to the next stage of development; Project FLIGHT. Unsuccessful projects are encouraged to advance independently or with potential partners or investors as teams would have gained valuable knowledge, networks, and resources to help sustain and grow their initiatives.
Project Catapult welcomes projects at various stages of development. Whether you have a groundbreaking idea that is still in the conceptual phase or a project that has already achieved significant milestones, we encourage applications from all stages of development and provide tailored support and resources to help propel projects forward.
The Talent Hub is our pool of incredible talent, the potential of whom we unlock through access to valuable opportunities. If you want to learn more about the Talent Hub and how you can join, click here (Talent Hub Sign Up) or email us at team@futurebarbados.bb to request more information.
