Stakeholders of the CreativeFront T&T Impact and Innovation Programme
The CreativeFront T&T: Innovation & Impact Programme for Creative Entrepreneurs was officially launched on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business. The programme is designed to support the growth and resilience of creative micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Trinidad and Tobago.
CreativeFront T&T is an initiative of the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI), funded by IDB and the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility, and implemented by DianJen.
Building capacity across key creative sectors
The programme targets MSMEs operating in:
- Music
- Film and television
- Fashion and design
- Carnival bands and events
- Gaming and animation
Selected firms will participate in a five-part workshop series followed by one-on-one technical assistance. The workshops focus on strategic planning, branding and export readiness, intellectual property and compliance, digital tools, and financial management. Tailored mentorship and business support will help participating firms implement practical roadmaps for growth.
Partner perspectives
At the launch, Farley J. Joseph, Project Lead for CreativeFront T&T and Founder & CEO of DianJen, noted that the programme builds on years of work in creative entrepreneurship training and research, and provides a structured way to support creative MSMEs as they formalise, innovate, and pursue new markets.
Representatives of CARIRI, IDB and the Ministry of Culture and Community Development outlined the programme’s role within wider efforts to improve competitiveness, business resilience and market access for local creative enterprises.
Coverage by TTT Live Online
The launch was featured by TTT Limited as part of its national business and innovation coverage.
Watch the feature:
Read the article:
CARIRI Launches Mentorship Programme to Boost Creative Entrepreneurs – TTT Live Online
The feature captured perspectives from partners, facilitators, and participants, highlighting the programme’s role in strengthening the country’s creative economy.
A clear step in DianJen’s evolution
The CreativeFront T&T Programme also marks an important step in the evolution of DianJen. In addition to its established work in online creative education, DianJen is expanding into:
- Creative industries consulting
- Sector research and insight generation
- Programme and policy support for governments and development partners
This direction aligns practical training, field experience and research into a single platform for supporting creative economy development in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean.
Important clarification
Disclaimer by DianJen
It has come to our attention that footage from the official TTT feature on CreativeFront T&T has been misused in an unauthorised online advertisement promoting an investment product.
DianJen, CARIRI, IDB and the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility have no connection to any investment or financial product being advertised using this material.
The video featured above, as carried by TTT, documents the official launch of the CreativeFront T&T Programme only. The programme provides training, mentorship and technical assistance to creative entrepreneurs. It is not an investment scheme.
For verified information on CreativeFront T&T, please refer to this page or visit:
www.dianjen.com/
Contact
For media or partnership enquiries related to CreativeFront T&T or DianJen’s creative industries consulting and training services, please contact:
info@dianjen.com.
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