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Updated · Bernews · May 4
BEDC and Global Atlantic open Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition
Updated
Updated · Bernews · May 4

BEDC and Global Atlantic open Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition

4 articles · Updated · Bernews · May 4
  • Entrepreneurs in Bermuda can apply until 17 July, with finalists pitching at Hamilton Princess during Global Entrepreneurship Week on 16 November 2026.
  • The fourth annual contest offers winning entrepreneurs grants of up to $25,000 each, aimed at supporting business expansion, innovation and job creation across the island.
  • BEDC and Global Atlantic said last year's winners included Internship Insights Co., Off Grid RV, DigiRoo, Food Forest and People's Choice recipient Echelon.
As Bermuda's economy booms, is a $125,000 grant enough to truly nurture the next generation of innovators?
How does a high-risk insurer balance its investment model with fostering Bermuda’s local startup economy?
With new regulations tightening, could PE-backed insurers reduce funding for community initiatives like this entrepreneurship competition?