Innovators HQ students on a Fisheries Division tour
Week 1 · Marine Science
Fisheries Division Tour
Innovators HQ students at Ashton Wind Farm
Week 2 · Renewable Energy
Ashton Wind Farm
Innovators HQ students learning aquaponics at Adams Aquafarm
Week 3 · Sustainable Agriculture
Adams Aquafarm Field Trip
Innovators HQ student holding a small sea creature
Week 4 · Blue Economy
Ocean Day · Carlisle Bay
Innovators HQ students on a scuba experience day
Week 4 · Ocean Adventurers
Scuba Experience
Est. 2025 · Barbados · Now Enrolling 2026

Where YoungInnovatorsBuild the Future

Hands-on STEM, renewable energy, the blue economy & sustainable agriculture — for young Barbadians aged 6–18.

33+
2025 Students
100%
Swim Progress
2
Programmes
🚀 Explorers & The Next Gen Lab · July 13 – Aug 7, 2026 ·
💰 Early Sign-Up Saves $25/wk — Register Today ·
🏆 Innovators Discovery Expo · Final Week, August 2026 ·
🚀 Explorers & The Next Gen Lab · July 13 – Aug 7, 2026 ·
💰 Early Sign-Up Saves $25/wk — Register Today ·
🏆 Innovators Discovery Expo · Final Week, August 2026 ·
33
Students in the oversubscribed 2025 pilot
100%
Swimming improvement — all participants
4 wks
Immersive project-based learning
2
Concurrent 2026 programmes — Explorers & Next Gen Lab
$25
Saved weekly with early sign-up pricing
What's Next?

Two Programmes. One Summer.
Registration Open Now!

Two concurrent 4-week programmes running July 13 – August 7, 2026 at Solidarity House, Harmony Hall, St. Michael. Choose the track that fits your child's age group.

Explorers poster
Ages 7–11
Innovators HQ

Explorers

Discover · Build · Imagine

A 4-week summer adventure where kids explore STEM, the ocean, and sustainability. Campers build cool inventions, explore marine life, learn beginner robotics, and create sustainability projects — showcasing their work to family and friends at the final week's Innovators Discovery Expo.

📅 July 13 – Aug 7, 2026 · Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Solidarity House, Harmony Hall, St. Michael
💳 $275/wk · Early sign-ups $250/wk — save $25!
🤖 Robotics🐠 Ocean Science🌱 Agriculture⚡ Renewable Energy🧠 AI Creativity🏊 Swimming & Outdoor Fun
Register Now →
The Next Gen Lab poster
Ages 12–18
Innovators HQ

The Next Gen Lab

Code · Create · Change

A rigorous, high-impact 4-week programme designed for teens to build real-world tech and engineering skills — advanced coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence paired with sustainability and innovation.

📅 July 13 – Aug 7, 2026 · Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Solidarity House, Harmony Hall, St. Michael
💳 $275/wk · Early sign-ups $250/wk — save $25!
🧠 AI💻 Coding🤖 Robotics🌱 Sustainability🚀 Innovation🏊 Swimming & Outdoor Fun
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Our Track Record

Past Programmes

A look back at what young Barbadian innovators have already built, explored, and achieved.

Our inaugural cohort brought 33+ students together to explore ocean science, robotics, and leadership at the water's edge — the programme that proved the concept behind everything we're building in 2026.

2025 cohort greeting a masquerade performer during a field trip
2025 cohort classroom session with a model solar-powered house
2025 cohort in a group discussion circle
2025 cohort group photo outdoors
2025 cohort on a Fisheries Division tour
2025 cohort at Ashton Wind Farm
2025 cohort on a scuba experience day
2025 cohort student holding a small sea creature
Partner & Sponsor

Ready to shape the
next generation?

Five tiers. Multiple ways to contribute. Every partner gains visibility among Barbados' most engaged families and future talent.

Powered By
In Collaboration With
🌟
Innovators Champion
$10,000+
Lead sponsor — prominent branding across all programmes and Discovery Expo.
🚀
Future Builders
$5,000+
Recognition in all marketing and acknowledgement at events.
🔬
STEM Supporter
$2,500+
Recognised supporter of STEM learning for Barbados youth.
🌱
Young Innovators
$1,000+
Sponsor a student's participation — direct impact on a young innovator.
🤲
Community Contributor
Any Amount
Support hands-on learning for young innovators in any amount.
Enrolment

Secure Your
Child's Space

Two 4-week programmes, one summer. No prior experience necessary — all levels welcome.

⚡ Spots Limited!Register today — early sign-ups save $25/week!
Innovators HQ Explorers · Ages 7–11
July 13 – Aug 7, 2026 · 9 AM–3 PM · Mon–Fri
$275/wk · Early: $250/wk
Register Now →
The Next Gen Lab · Ages 12–18
July 13 – Aug 7, 2026 · 9 AM–3 PM · Mon–Fri
$275/wk · Early: $250/wk
Register Now →
Innovators Discovery Expo
Final Week · August 2026 · Free & Open to Family
Learn More →
Contact Us to Apply →
FAQ

Got Questions?

Innovators HQ Explorers is for ages 7–11. The Next Gen Lab is for ages 12–18. Both run July 13 – August 7, 2026.

$275/week ($250/week if you register early) covers all daily programming, materials, and instruction for that week. Multi-week discounts are available on request.

Yes — a limited number of need-based scholarships are available for both programs each summer. Space is limited and awarded on a rolling basis.

Select the scholarship option on the registration form for your chosen program and briefly tell us about your family's situation. Our team reviews applications on a rolling basis and will follow up directly — applying does not guarantee a spot, so we encourage families to apply as early as possible.

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