Gems Foundation

The GEMS Foundation is pleased to announce that the application deadline for the 2025 Phillip Nassief Entrepreneurship Challenge has been extended to December 8, 2025!

This extension gives entrepreneurs across Dominica more time to finalize and submit their applications, especially during the busy and vibrant Creole season — a time that showcases the creativity and hard work of our small business community in food, hospitality, culture, and tourism.

The Challenge, supported by the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC), celebrates the entrepreneurial legacy of the late Phillip Nassief, empowering small businesses within the island’s hospitality and tourism value chain to grow stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.

🗓️ Key Dates:
📌 New Application Deadline: December 8, 2025
📌 Judging Phase Ends: January 28, 2026
📌 LIVE Ultimate Pitching Challenge: February 19, 2026

💰 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – EC$20,000
🥈 2nd Place – EC$15,000
🥉 3rd Place – EC$10,000

Entrepreneurs, this is your moment! 💡 Submit your application today or complete your existing one before the new deadline.

Access the Application Form: http://bit.ly/4996XsM

👉 Visit www.gems.dm/foundation
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Dominica Association of Industry & Commerce