Jamaican-owned, cannabis-focused incubator and accelerator Cannabiziac has entered into a partnership with The Herb Curb experience brand under the iconic Rebel Salute Festival.

The collaboration, according to a statement from Cannabiziac, is set to highlight Jamaica’s flourishing cannabis industry while fostering education, innovation, and cultural recognition in the global cannabis ecosystem.

A mainstay for ‘Saluters’ every year since 2016, the Herb Curb is an immersive experience at Rebel Salute, which blends education, spirituality and innovation—providing an exclusive opportunity to learn about cannabis in all its dimensions. From therapeutic uses to cutting-edge applications in organic medicine, the Herb Curb stands as a beacon of empowerment and enlightenment for cannabis enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Ann Marie Sorrell, Cannabiziac founder and CEO, will serve as the symposium moderator, leading in-depth discussions with esteemed cannabis experts, practitioners, and policymakers. Sessions will explore the medicinal, spiritual, and economic impact of cannabis, as well as opportunities for sustainable business growth.

‘Cannabiziac x Herb Curb’ awards

This year’s partnership introduces the Cannabiziac x Herb Curb awards, celebrating innovation, creativity, and excellence in Jamaica’s cannabis industry.

Categories include:

1. Most innovative product – Recognising groundbreaking advancements in cannabis-based goods.
2. Best booth display – Honouring the most engaging and educational exhibit at the Herb Curb.
3. People’s Choice Award – Selected by attendees, this coveted honour includes the Ras Perty Gairy Rastafarian Scholarship for the upcoming Spring Cannabiz Builder Incubator Programme starting February 17. 
   The winner of the scholarship will receive: Enrollment in the CBIP program of their choice (Cannabis 101: The Deep Dive, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship in Cannabis, or Medical Cannabis), one year business mentorship, one year Cannabiziac membership and five business coaching sessions.

The partnership will culminate in a delegate’s brunch, co-hosted by Cannabiziac and the Herb Curb. This exclusive event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and global stakeholders to build meaningful connections and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Cannabiziac and the Herb Curb invite cannabis enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to be part of this transformative partnership.

The Herb Curb partnership is just one of Cannabiziac’s initiatives in Jamaica.

On May 31, the Cannabiziac ‘Get in the Biz’ roadshow will return to Kingston, marking the first stop of its international tour.

Attendees will experience expert panels, business strategy sessions, and business pitch competitions, with a chance to win one of two US$5,000 scholarships for the Cannabiz Builder Incubator Programme, including the Ras Perty Gairy Rastafarian Scholarship.

The Ras Perty Gairy Rastafarian Scholarship, established in honour of Gairy Garth Williams, exemplifies Cannabiziac’s dedication to uplifting Rastafarian-led cannabis ventures and preserving cultural heritage.