2026 Theme - Bridging the Gap
At The Coana Fund, we are dedicated to unleashing the creativity of the Caribbean by connecting local talent with global opportunities.
Through education, investment, and mentorship, we empower artists and innovators across diverse fields.
Join us as we pave the way for a vibrant creative economy, and help us amplify the unique voice of the Caribbean on the world stage.
We aim to unleash the vast creative potential of the Caribbean artists and innovators, connecting them to global opportunities.
By providing resources, education, and mentorship, we help bridge the often-overlooked gaps in the creative industries.
We strive to foster relationships that celebrate creativity and innovation across borders.
The Coana Fund is a Caribbean-focused foundation dedicated to strengthening the region’s creative economy. We create access to education, mentorship, resources, industry networks and opportunities that help Caribbean creatives turn their talent into sustainable, long-term careers across Music, Film, Fashion, Food and the wider creative industries called CRTV+.
The Caribbean has never lacked talent. What has too often been missing is the infrastructure, access, investment and long-term support needed to turn that talent into sustainable careers and viable creative businesses. The Coana Fund exists to help bridge that gap — creating pathways for Caribbean creatives to build, earn, grow and thrive.
We support Caribbean creatives at every stage of their journey — from emerging and developing talent to established creatives, entrepreneurs and creative businesses looking to grow and expand. Our focus is on providing the access, knowledge, resources and opportunities needed to transform creative talent into sustainable careers, viable businesses and long-term economic opportunity.
By going beyond exposure. We connect creatives to education, mentorship, business development, industry professionals, funding pathways and international opportunities. We want creatives to understand not only how to create exceptional work, but how to build businesses around their creativity, protect and monetize their intellectual property, reach new markets and create careers that can grow and sustain them over time
No. The Caribbean diaspora is an important part of our vision. By connecting creatives across the region with Caribbean and international professionals, businesses and communities around the world, we can build a stronger global ecosystem around Caribbean creativity while creating new pathways between the Caribbean and the international creative industries.
There will be opportunities to participate as a creative, mentor, industry professional, donor, corporate partner or supporter. As programmes, funding opportunities, partnerships and events are announced, details on how to participate will be shared through The Coana Fund’s official platforms
