Across the globe—and in the BVI—a growing number of young people are unskilled, underemployed, or unemployed. In small island nations like ours, where traditional career paths are limited and the economy is vulnerable to external shocks, entrepreneurship is not just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. This session explores how we can harness the creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience of our citizens/residents to drive local solutions through business innovation. What systems, support, and mindset shifts are needed to unlock the next generation of BVI entrepreneurs? From micro-enterprises to scalable startups, we’ll look at how entrepreneurship can move beyond survival to become a true engine for economic transformation.