UWI’s Connect Build and Pitch Competition is designed to unlock the innovative potential of final-year students and alumni at The UWI St. Augustine campus.
Hosted by UWI Connect and sponsored by Unit Trust Corporation, the initiative provides participants with practical training, expert guidance and the confidence to transform bold ideas into viable, impactful businesses.
Director (Ag.) Julian Henry outlines the programme’s objectives, while competition winner Kyle Gadajar and Hema Ramkissoon, Head of Marketing at UTC, share insights into the experience and the value of supporting sustainable, community-focused entrepreneurship.