The PROCOM challenge invites businesses to apply for co-financing of up to EC$100,000.
The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC), hopes to boost public and private sector productivity via the PROCOM challenge.
The PROCOM challenge, a brainchild of the organization, invites businesses to apply for co-financing of up to EC$100,000 in the areas of energy efficiency, compliance with local, regional, and international standards, technological solutions, operational cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
NCPC Communications Specialist, Taluah Girard, said the initiative takes a multi-sector approach.
“The challenge is aimed at micro, small, and medium enterprises so we are not targeting one specific sector. We welcome solutions from all sectors, whether from agriculture or manufacturing industry, and we want to target micro, small and medium enterprises in these sectors.”
Girard said the volume of applications from the various sectors has been encouraging, adding that interested parties may continue to apply.
“The website is www.ncpcsaintlucia.org, for social media: www.facebook/ncpc, and by telephone: 758.468.5571. There is a lot of material to read – a brochure, a manual, and the application form which may discourage some people, but a quick call may simplify things.”
The PROCOM challenge was launched on April 18. The deadline for applications is May 27.
