Cannabis Caribbean Lab (PPP)

ThemeDetail & MetricsSources / Links
Sector demandGlobal cannabis testing market to reach US $2.6 Bn by 2028, growing at 12.1 % CAGRGrand View Research – Cannabis Testing Market 2024
Caribbean legal cannabis market projected at US $343 M by 2029, driven by regional policy reformMarketWatch – Caribbean Cannabis Market Outlook
Over 2.4 million tourists annually seek wellness-driven cannabis experiences in the CaribbeanCaribbean Tourism Organization – Visitor Trends 2023
Unique positionOnly accredited cannabis testing lab in the CARICOM region
Lab services align with EU and Canadian export standards
Target usersLicensed producers • Pharmacists and doctors • State regulators • Cannabis wellness brandsCaribCanna training catalog
Launch geographyLocated in Roseau, Dominica, fully integrated with Ministry of Agriculture and Bureau of StandardsCaribCanna.com + Dominica Gov’t Announcements
Core servicesAnalytical lab (flower, extract, edible) • Certification programs • Masterclasses • Regulatory advisoryCaribCanna program outlines
AI integrationDiagnostic & prescription support AI for clinicians rolled out by Q2 2025Internal roadmap – CaribCanna AI Taskforce
Academic partnershipsPartnership program underway with State Colleges across the Caribbean to embed cannabis agri-tech in curriculaCaribCanna MOU draft + ISC regional education plan
Business modelRevenue from: • Testing fees (batch-based) • Training & certification programs • Licensing of SOPs and curriculum kits • Institutional compliance consultingInternal financial model – CaribCanna
Financials (Y1)CAPEX: US $1.2 M (lab infrastructure + setup) • OPEX: US $420 kRevenue: US $750 k • Projected EBITDA ≥ 30 % by Y3Internal model; ISC budget docs
Phase 1 (2024–25)• Launch testing & certification programs • Develop and pilot AI diagnostic support tool • Sign MOUs with colleges • Host regional compliance summitCaribCanna Roadmap 2024
Phase 2 (2026–28)• Expand mobile lab services (Dominica remains central lab) • Launch e-learning in English, French, Spanish • License testing & training packages to 3+ island governmentsCaribCanna Strategic Plan
ISC strategic roleISC co-developed the Lab, supplies SOPs, certifies trainers, and ensures multi-state recognition via inter-agency MOUshttps://is-cannabis.com
ESG impactSupports education, reduces regional compliance barriers, promotes safe access to cannabinoids, builds sovereign testing capacityCaribCanna ESG overview
Risks & mitigationDelay in regional licensing → focus on Dominica contracts Funding delay → staged deployment No competition (first-mover) but regulatory fluidity requires agilityInternal SWOT + ISC regulatory tracker
Investment menuEquity ≥ US $250k • Rev-share note US $100–250k (8 % gross until 1.5× paid, then 3 %) • ISC Member: US $5k/year (discounts + early access)ISC investment brief
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