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Silicon Mountain Project

The Silicon Mountain Project stands as a multifaceted technology ecosystem cluster, serving as an Incubator, Accelerator, and Innovation Hub. Nestled in the scenic mountain area of Manchester, Jamaica, with its nucleus in Mandeville, this vibrant hub is home to a thriving community of tech start-ups, developers, designers, and business professionals. With a dedicated emphasis on next-generation technologies, particularly generative artificial intelligence, the Silicon Mountain Project actively contributes to advancements in ecommerce, logistics, and transportation.
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We Aim To Serve 50 Entrepreneurs and Founders Lead Companies By 2030
On Going Training
Provide on-going training, for development and capacity building through business incubation and support services.
Engage Users
Creation of a dynamic entrepreneurial programme within which symbiotic relationships exist among entrepreneurs, provision of requisite business support services, and the provision of risk capital.
Business Solutions
Dramatically maintain clicks & mortar for the solutions.
Viable Business Enterprises
Develop a sustainable pool of viable business enterprises that meet investment criteria for private investors and financial institutions
Attract Investors
Attract a network of Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors and other types of financers to invest in the Incubates’ businesses.
Journey

History of Silicon Mountain Project

2000
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Journey Started

The inception of the Silicon Mountain Project traces back to the year 2000 when Blackslate Holdings Group strategically embarked on a journey to invest in small and medium-sized companies within targeted sectors such as travel experiences, transportation, logistics, media, and advertising. This deliberate strategy aimed at enhancing the investment portfolio marked the initial steps of a transformative venture.

Focus on Start-ups and Early Stage Companies

As the investment portfolio continued to expand, a shift towards supporting Start-ups and Early Stage Companies became evident. The growing portfolio presented a plethora of investment opportunities in these nascent ventures, setting the stage for a new chapter in Blackslate's investment strategy.
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2010
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Silicon Mountain: The Emerging Hub of Innovation in Central Jamaica

Strategically located in Mandeville, Manchester, at the heart of the growing Central Jamaica Economic Zone, Silicon Mountain is rapidly establishing itself as a beacon for technological innovation and enterprise. This thriving ecosystem is home to a diverse array of tech and AI-based startups, as well as prominent local and regional technology companies, including 876Get, Upercart, Walkbout, RedPlate, CARIBIZTECH, KYo, BlackSlate, BlackTone, USAGE Group, Gamma Technologies, FennTech, AMK, and Cyrus Field among others.

Inception of Silicon Mountain Project

In 2018, the vision of a Silicon Mountain Tech Ecosystem in Mandeville, Manchester, materialized. Blackslate recognized the immense potential in the region, driven by the quality of technology students graduating from Northern Caribbean University (NCU). The relocation process commenced, establishing headquarters for portfolio companies in Mandeville, under the banner "Silicon Mountain - The Business Technology Incubator, Accelerator, and Innovation Hub of the Caribbean."
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2018
2021
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Evolution into Incubators and Accelerators

A strategic decision was made in 2021 to initiate the incubation of companies and offer accelerator-type services to entities entering the investment portfolio. This evolution led to the transformation of Silicon Mountain Project into fully operational incubators and accelerators catering not only to Blackslate's portfolio but also extending services to external companies seeking such support. Collaborations with strategic institutions and stakeholders in the Mandeville area were fostered to strengthen the Silicon Mountain Project's impact.

Official Launch and Anticipated Milestones

2025 will mark the official launch of the Silicon Mountain Project. Blackslate is set to announce strategic partners by the year's end, solidifying collaborative efforts. The anticipation is high, with the first two cohorts expected to join the Silicon Mountain Project by the close of the year, signaling a promising era for innovation, incubation, and acceleration within the thriving tech ecosystem.
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2025
2025 -
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Female Lead and Founded Companies

Silicon Mountain Project to establish a dedicated team with a focus on Companies started and lead by Women Founders
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