STAY TUNED!
2026 Pitch Competition Applications Opening Soon!
2026 Pitch Competition Applications Opening Soon!
Calling All Caribbean Entrepreneurs!
Do you have a bold business idea or brand that’s ready to shine on a big stage?
This is your moment.
Take your brand from pitch to presence on the world’s largest Caribbean Festival at sea!
Ubersoca Cruise and Carib Biz Network are excited to partner on this unique Business Pitch Competition. This competition aims to highlight and support promising Caribbean entrepreneurs by providing a platform to pitch their business to a panel of industry leaders!
Applications Open: SOON!
Top 5 Finalists Pitch LIVE: June 27th, 2026 | New York City
The Grand Prize: The Ultimate Getaway & Marketing Opportunity aboard Uber Soca Cruise (Sailing Oct 27- Nov 1, 2026)
Valued at $12,000 USD!!!
✔️ 7 Night - Balcony Cabin for 2 (T&Cs apply)
✔️ Vendor Display in High-Traffic Area
✔️ Gift Bag Inclusion
✔️ 30-sec Video Rotation on 1600+ Screens across the ship
✔️ Logo on Post-Cruise Marketing Assets
✔️ Standup Banner in Prominent Location
✔️ Booth Display During the Cruise
Pitch Competition Submission Process
Eligibility Rules:
Applicants must be a registered U.S. business or in the process of registration.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be Caribbean majority-owned minority business (51%+ ownership).
Must be a product or service-based business.
Business Revenue Cap cannot exceed $150,000/year.
Pitch Submission:
Applicants nust complete an offical entry form.
Applicants should submit a pitch video introducing themselves, their business idea, their customer pain points, how they show up uniquely in the market and what their goals are in terms of growth/scaling. (3 minutes max)
Optional: Applicants may submit any document that helps us understand their cash flow, their documented growth/success and how they plan to scale/grow the company.