Topic: Cayman Enterprise City
New report reveals growing economic impact of Cayman Enterprise City
The latest report from Cayman Enterprise City estimates that the jurisdiction’s tech-focused special economic zone generated US$152.3 million of positive economic impact in 2025, up from US$135.9 million in 2024.
Cayman startups pitch at Business Design Competition
Nine of Cayman’s best new tech startups competed in the finals of the Business Design Competition on Saturday, 18 April.
Cayman looks to benefit from the US clamp down on skilled H-1B visas
Long a gateway for global talent, the H-1B visa is becoming costlier and more restrictive, prompting companies to redirect jobs offshore and potentially positioning Cayman as a beneficiary of the shift.
FutureMe Cayman offers a new approach to career planning
Caymanians and residents can now explore career paths in a new way with the launch of FutureMe Cayman, a lifestyle-led career mapping platform.
Seven proposals for Cayman’s tech future
The Cayman Islands Tech Futures Week 2025 Report published on 25 Nov. outlines seven recommendations to help the jurisdiction thrive amid technology disruption.
Applications for ‘Cayman Islands Shark Tank’ now open
Cayman’s budding entrepreneurs have until 31 Jan. 2026 to enter the sixth annual Cayman Islands Business Design Competition
Can tech transform Cayman?
The inaugural Tech Futures Week comes at a key moment for Cayman's burgeoning tech scene, with public and private sector players exploring the best way to drive more growth.
Tech week will offer young Caymanians a career path
The inaugural Cayman Tech Futures Week 2025 will highlight the job opportunities in the islands’ growing tech scene.
Cayman businesses embracing artificial intelligence
From transcribing Zoom calls and keeping track of appointments to much more complex tasks, artificial intelligence applications are already being embraced by businesses in the Cayman Islands.
New training programme offers Caymanians pathway to tech sector
Caymanians looking to enter the tech sector now have a pathway to earn a globally recognised certification that can lead to a career.
Experts discuss AI’s opportunities and risks
As the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act enters a new phase, experts warn that the Cayman Islands must navigate its implications to remain competitive and avoid potential risks.
World War Z, or X marks the spot, as generations collide?
The age gap was highlighted as Generation Z university students preparing for their first jobs in the hi-tech workforce faced off against older businesspeople of the X and Y generations who have already carved out successful careers in technology.
Indian tech firms show increased interest in Cayman
Cayman could be in line for a flood of tech company start-ups from India, experts from the region have said.
UCCI to host 50 students for summer STEM workshops
In honour of its 50th anniversary, the University College of the Cayman Islands will facilitate a series of STEM workshops for 50 students, ages 10 to 14, this summer.
Tech pros think Cayman could be Caribbean’s ‘Silicon Valley’
Cayman could become the Caribbean's hi-tech hub, the organisers of an event designed to promote computing have said.
CPA hears objections to Enterprise City’s amended master plan
The objectors have raised concerns that the removal of the lake feature will lead to increased problems in the South Sound area with flooding.
Enterprise City decision on hold as objectors seek to have voice heard
At what point can objectors have their voice heard for large scale developments?
CEC Invests Over 1 Million in Workforce Development Initiatives and Empowering Caymanians
Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), since opening their doors in 2012, has invested USD $1.08 million towards workforce development initiatives and programming for entrepreneurs through the nonprofit organisation, Enterprise Cayman.
Caymanian art installation comes to Fairbanks Road
George Town residents will find their daily commute a bit visually different with a new art installation placed at the Rotary Central bus shelter...
The Impact of Cayman Enterprise City’s Socio-Economic Development Project Nears USD $1 Billion
Cayman Enterprise City Publishes Socio-Economic Impact Assessment by Economist and Leading Advisor on the Caribbean, Marla Dukharan.
Hopeful entrepreneurs put best ideas forward for ‘Pitch Day’
Each year for the past four years, entrepreneurs have pitched their innovative ideas to a team of judge in a bid to get financial support and other backing to help get their businesses off the ground.
New building signals way forward for Cayman Enterprise City
Signal House, a new, tailored hub for tech and other businesses as part of Cayman Enterprise City, is preparing to open its doors in George Town.
Dart’s carpark gets green light; ‘urban city’ dispute continues
The Central Planning Authority has given approval to Dart’s development arm to temporarily add 276-spaces to a carpark in the Camana Bay complex.
North Side subdivision approved, ‘urban city’ on hold
The Central Planning Authority has given the green light to developers to build an 82-lot subdivision in North Side – on a large area of mangrove wetland.
‘Urban city’ planning application on hold again
A debate over modified plans for Cayman Enterprise City’s $230 million office-and-housing campus in South Sound is on hold for another three weeks.
AI-Powered Tech Training Now Available
Enterprise Cayman is offering innovative learning opportunities that integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to equip individuals for a tech industry that's rapidly evolving.
Modified ‘urban city’ plans to be scrutinised after delay
Cayman Enterprise City’s application to modify plans for a $230 million office and housing campus in South Sound will finally be heard by the Central Planning Authority after a six-week delay.
Substitute-teacher platform wins Project of the Year
A platform to help provide a ready supply of substitute teachers for schools in Cayman has taken the awards for Project of the Year and the People's Choice at this year's Cayman Islands Business Design Competition.
‘Urban city’ developer’s new plans cause flooding fears
South Sound residents have hit back at Cayman Enterprise City’s application to modify existing plans for a large office and housing campus, which it dubs an “urban city”.
Entrepreneurs to pitch ideas in Cayman’s version of ‘Shark Tank’
Eight burgeoning companies are taking part in the 2023 Cayman Islands Business Design Competition, which is described by organisers as Cayman's 'Shark Tank'.
Seven businesses pitch to angel investor group
The first cohort of entrepreneurs successfully completed the 2022 Launch Labs incubator programme by Enterprise Cayman, a non-profit workforce development initiative by Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) in partnership with special economic zone companies.
CEC partners with Levan Center of Innovation in Florida
The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation), an economic and education development engine in South Florida, announced its first innovation nation partnership with Cayman Enterprise City (CEC).
Enterprise Cayman offers Web3 education
Enterprise Cayman recently produced its first Web3 workshop and will now offer accessible Web3 education opportunities, in addition to coding and cybersecurity education for Caymanians and residents.
Aviation authority promotes aircraft registry at European trade show
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAACI) showcased Cayman’s aircraft registry and other services at the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) tradeshow in Geneva, Switzerland, at the end of May.
CEC: Economic impact of US$662 million in the last decade
Cayman Enterprise City has released an updated economic impact assessment that puts the effect of the special economic zone on the local economy at US$662 million over the last decade.
First Digital Self-Administered Alzheimer’s Test by BrainTest SEZC
New Study in Alzheimer’s research and therapy validates a self-administered test, Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE test), pen-and-paper version of BrainTest®, a digital app developed in Cayman.
Cayman’s special economic zone marks first decade
Ten years after the launch of Cayman’s special economic zone in February 2012, Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) is home to 275 zone companies.
Business in brief: CEC, Maples, Island Innovation
Cayman Enterprise City has won an Excellence Award in Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Practices by the Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence Magazine.
Building the foundation for a digital future
Amid the opportunities and threats posed by the rapid advancement in technology, the Cayman Compass Issues section this month looks at how the Cayman Islands could create a smart island at the forefront of that change and the steps we would need to take for that to happen.
Economist reports US$500 million impact of Cayman Enterprise City
A new report released by Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) has put the special economic zone’s economic impact during the first 10 years of its operation at US$502 million.
UCCI Innovation Tour
Two groups of local entrepreneurs, investors and mentors toured the tech side of Cayman on Tuesday and Thursday, May 4 and 6, getting a close-up view of what the island nation has to offer and what it might bring to the future
Enterprise Cayman offering internships
Enterprise Cayman has opened applications for its internship programme, which offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to intern with global businesses established within Cayman Enterprise City’s special economic zones.
Cayman Enterprise City ranked 5th in top 10 global free zones
The Cayman Enterprise City special economic zones development project has been ranked fifth on fDi Intelligence’s 2020 ranking of the Top 10 Global Free Zones.
New cyber-security course at Cayman Code Academy
The Cayman Code Academy has announced new cyber-security education programmes.
Cayman Tech City announces ‘Launch Labs’ initiative
Cayman Enterprise City’s Cayman Tech City special economic zone and the utility regulator OfReg are partnering in a new programme designed for entrepreneurs and innovators to test new technology projects, products and services.
Cayman Code Academy announces live remote instruction
Cayman Code Academy and Code Fellows are now offering software-development courses with full-time remote instruction to support jobseekers interested in gaining technology work skills.
Cayman Enterprise City announces remote mentorship
Cayman Enterprise City's ‘Summer in the City’ internship programme is offering remote placements and online mentorships in response to the coronavirus crisis.
First group of UCCI students completes coding class
The first class of 25 students has completed a set of introductory code courses as part of a partnership between Cayman Enterprise City, the University College of the Cayman Islands and Code Fellows.
Special economic zone raises annual economic impact estimate to US$55M
Cayman Enterprise City, Cayman’s special economic zone, said it increased its contribution to the local economy by 33% last year.
Cool city design
When making plans for the offices of Cayman Enterprise City, design mastermind Cindy O’Hara spent years looking around for the coolest concepts and most...
Cayman Enterprise City offering summer internship program
Cayman Enterprise City is now accepting applications for its 2019 “Summer in the City” internship program.
Government issues economic substance guidance
Government has published a guidance booklet to help companies comply with the territory’s economic substance legislation, which was passed by legislators last year in an attempt to avoid European Union tax blacklisting.
Officials break ground on Enterprise City
A plan in the works for some seven years reached a major milestone on Wednesday, when government and Cayman Enterprise City officials broke ground on the special economic zone’s 53-acre campus.
Cayman Enterprise City wins Americas Free Zone of the Year
Cayman Enterprise City has been recognized as 2018’s most promising free zone in the Americas for small and medium-sized investors. In the annual search for the world’s best free zones, the jury from fDi Magazine, part of the U.K.’s Financial Times group, awarded CEC with commendation for “Workforce Training & Development” and as “SME Winner: Americas.”
Cayman Enterprise City welcomes 250th company
Cayman Enterprise City announced Friday that it had welcomed its 250th company into Cayman’s special economic zones, which include Cayman Tech City, Cayman Commodities & Derivatives City, and Cayman Maritime & Aviation City.
Mares responds to CEC allegations
On June 6, the Cayman Compass published a story based on a Grand Court writ filed by Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), alleging that former client Gary Mares was personally liable for US$78,000 in unpaid rent.
Enterprise City networking event
Cayman Enterprise City hosted its annual “Summer in the City” networking event at the National Gallery on Thursday, Aug. 2.
EDITORIAL – Celebrating Cayman’s blooming season of growth
Here in Cayman, where the flowers remain vibrant all the year round, we have our own season of growth to celebrate – economically, that is – as dozens of exciting development projects are springing up.
Enterprise City campus first phase approved
A $39 million plan for the first phase of the Cayman Enterprise City campus was approved by the Central Planning Authority this week.
Cayman Enterprise City grows estimated economic impact
Cayman Enterprise City, Cayman’s special economic zone, reported an economic impact of US$41.56 million for the year 2017.
Brac students learn about STEM careers
Amy Hayward, a marketing specialist with Grand Cayman-based website design company Meticulosity, recently spoke to Year 9 students at Cayman Brac’s Layman E. Scott High School about pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math, with a particular emphasis on coding.
Number of Cayman funds, insurers, banks dipped in 2017
Recently released statistics from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority show that the number of hedge funds, insurance companies and banks licensed in the territory all took a slight dip during 2017.
Business in brief: Ogier donates $5,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Ogier has donated $5,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cayman Islands, a local branch of the global charity. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children and young adults facing adversity with strong, professionally supported, one-to-one mentorships to help them in their school, home and professional lives.
Blockchain conference comes to Cayman
One of the world’s most prominent blockchain conferences, “d10e,” is taking place in Cayman this week, with dozens of people in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry coming to the island to network and share ideas about how the technology can influence all aspects of society.
Cayman Tech City to co-host crypto conference
Cayman Tech City, part of the Cayman Enterprise City special economic zone, is co-hosting the 15th global edition of “d10e” from Jan. 27 to Jan. 30 at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
Civil Aviation Authority exhibits at US convention
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands exhibited at the 70th annual National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition.
Cayman Enterprise City suing two tenants over rent dispute
Cayman Enterprise City is suing two of its tenants, Byzantium International Ltd. and Bardi Ltd., for allegedly not paying some US$178,000 in rent.
STEM camp to be held ahead of October conference
The University College of the Cayman Islands will host a summer STEM camp next week. UCCI is teaming up with Cayman Enterprise City to hold the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math camp on Aug. 21-23. All students who take part will receive a free pass to the Oct. 10-13 STEM Carib 2017 conference.
Cayman Enterprise City offers summer internships
Cayman Enterprise City, the operator of Cayman’s special economic zone, is offering its fifth annual internship program. The
Cayman Maritime Services Park to include aviation services
Cayman Enterprise City and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands have announced the expansion of CEC’s Cayman Maritime Services Park so that aviation services providers can be licensed in the special economic zone. The park has been renamed the Cayman Maritime and Aviation Services Park and is one of six business parks in the zone.
Cayman Enterprise City offers coding workshop
Cayman Enterprise City is offering a coding workshop for Caymanians interested in learning computer programming skills. The one-day Coding 101 workshop takes place Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Sir Vassel Johnson Hall at the University College of the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Enterprise City announces conference
Cayman Enterprise City and the Internet Marketing Association will host the Impact Cayman 17 conference from April 26-28 at the Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa on Seven Mile Beach. “We are gearing up for another impressive experience.”
