Sector demand | Global cannabis testing market to reach US $2.6 Bn by 2028, growing at 12.1 % CAGR | Grand View Research – Cannabis Testing Market 2024 |
| Caribbean legal cannabis market projected at US $343 M by 2029, driven by regional policy reform | MarketWatch – Caribbean Cannabis Market Outlook |
| Over 2.4 million tourists annually seek wellness-driven cannabis experiences in the Caribbean | Caribbean Tourism Organization – Visitor Trends 2023 |
Unique position | Only accredited cannabis testing lab in the CARICOM region | |
| Lab services align with EU and Canadian export standards | |
Target users | Licensed producers • Pharmacists and doctors • State regulators • Cannabis wellness brands | CaribCanna training catalog |
Launch geography | Located in Roseau, Dominica, fully integrated with Ministry of Agriculture and Bureau of Standards | CaribCanna.com + Dominica Gov’t Announcements |
Core services | Analytical lab (flower, extract, edible) • Certification programs • Masterclasses • Regulatory advisory | CaribCanna program outlines |
AI integration | Diagnostic & prescription support AI for clinicians rolled out by Q2 2025 | Internal roadmap – CaribCanna AI Taskforce |
Academic partnerships | Partnership program underway with State Colleges across the Caribbean to embed cannabis agri-tech in curricula | CaribCanna MOU draft + ISC regional education plan |
Business model | Revenue from: • Testing fees (batch-based) • Training & certification programs • Licensing of SOPs and curriculum kits • Institutional compliance consulting | Internal financial model – CaribCanna |
Financials (Y1) | • CAPEX: US $1.2 M (lab infrastructure + setup) • OPEX: US $420 k • Revenue: US $750 k • Projected EBITDA ≥ 30 % by Y3 | Internal 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 summit | CaribCanna 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 governments | CaribCanna Strategic Plan |
ISC strategic role | ISC co-developed the Lab, supplies SOPs, certifies trainers, and ensures multi-state recognition via inter-agency MOUs | https://is-cannabis.com |
ESG impact | Supports education, reduces regional compliance barriers, promotes safe access to cannabinoids, builds sovereign testing capacity | CaribCanna ESG overview |
Risks & mitigation | Delay in regional licensing → focus on Dominica contracts Funding delay → staged deployment No competition (first-mover) but regulatory fluidity requires agility | Internal SWOT + ISC regulatory tracker |
Investment menu | Equity ≥ 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 |
Contact | investor@is-cannabis.com | — |