Jamaica Children's Business Fair
Sunday, October 1, 2023
10:00AM - 2:00PM
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About the fair
SET Foundation (Society for Education and Technology) is the host of the Jamaica Children’s Business Fair which gives young entrepreneurs aged 7-17 the opportunity to launch their very own business, sell to real customers and make their own money.
The possibilities of creating products are limitless, such has decorative crafts, scented candles, handcrafted jewellery, toys, t-shirts, baked goods, handmade inventions and craft, up-cycling business ideas that utilises scrapped products and transforms them into other goods plus much more.
If your application is accepted, the fee to participate will be JA$2,000.
The possibilities of creating products are limitless, such has decorative crafts, scented candles, handcrafted jewellery, toys, t-shirts, baked goods, handmade inventions and craft, up-cycling business ideas that utilises scrapped products and transforms them into other goods plus much more.
If your application is accepted, the fee to participate will be JA$2,000.
Future leaders, captain of industry or millionaire entrepreneur? Apply now!
Hosted by
Paula Dixon
🗓️ Started hosting in 2022
🚀 Has hosted 2 fairs
SET Foundation (Society for Education Technology Foundation) believes that there is an opportunity to create a more inclusive and equitable environment by embracing the vibrant diversity in the communities we serve.
We aim to build, nurture a diverse and inclusive Jamaican community, committed to creating an environment that nurtures unique individuals’ talents and their perspective.
We aim to build, nurture a diverse and inclusive Jamaican community, committed to creating an environment that nurtures unique individuals’ talents and their perspective.
2 booths participating
Nathan's Violin Solos NAOMI'S BY DESIGN
Frequently asked questions
What is the Jamaica Children’s Business Fair?
The JCBF inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. This is the largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day market gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 500 businesses per fair.
Where should I begin?
1. Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
2. Register for the Jamaica Children's Business Fair.
3. Register and attend the online virtual Kids & Teens Business Workshop. This workshop is a collaboration between SET Foundation and Kebloom to inspire our children in Jamaica to be entrepreneurs who achieve awesome things.
2. Register for the Jamaica Children's Business Fair.
3. Register and attend the online virtual Kids & Teens Business Workshop. This workshop is a collaboration between SET Foundation and Kebloom to inspire our children in Jamaica to be entrepreneurs who achieve awesome things.
Our young entrepreneurs will attend the online interactive workshop, We will guide your child every step of the way in the process of making an idea into reality and launching it into the world with confidence. Please note that we also assist our young people with refining and growing an existing business. For more information and how to apply click here
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Application must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business.
Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information.
No more than 3 participants per business.
Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child’s information.
No more than 3 participants per business.
What is on the application?
The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
- What product or service do you plan to sell?
- What price will you charge for each product/service
- How much will each product/service cost you?
- How will you pay for your startup costs? If someone is helping you with your startup costs, how will you pay that person back?
- How will you advertise/market your business before the fair?
- At the end of the fair, how will you determine if your business was a success?
What if someone else has the same business idea?
a few cupcake businesses? Not a problem. In general, we will let market forces play out, though we will let later entries know if another applicant has a similar idea so the later entrant can decide what to do.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), full-cover tenting, and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service. If a parent is found selling or promoting a child’s product or service, their child’s business will be disqualified from the competition.
Parents of younger children may sit in the booth, but the children should be responsible for set up, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
How did the Acton Children’s Business Fair get started?
Jeff and Laura Sandefer and a few other families wanted to spark a sense of wonder and entrepreneurship in their children so they created the first Acton Children’s Business Fair in Austin, Texas, in 2007. That year, there were seven entrepreneurs and around 25 attendees. Now, there are over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees at the Acton Children's Business Fair in Austin.
