The Movement to Grow Suriname
Empowering Surinamese Entrepreneurs. Growing Our Nation.
SURGE – Suriname Growth Enterprises – is a national program that helps Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) grow stronger, create jobs, and diversify our economy.
Surge Impact Event
The SURGE Fair 2026 brings entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers together on April 18 to showcase the growth and innovation of Surinamese businesses. Experience how local entrepreneurship is driving Suriname forward.
What SURGE Achieved So Far
Who Are We?
A Trusted Partner Committed to Your Financial Success
Suriname Growth Enterprises (SURGE) is a Ministry of Economic Affairs and Technological Innovation (MEA) program designed to support Surinamese Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs/Companies).
SURGE works with promising companies to solve binding constraints to sales growth by providing business development services (BDS) and matching grants to the company to boost their sales and productivity growth and help them prepare to supply larger buyer-enterprises and demanding markets.
SURGE follows a buyer-led approach: it wants to accelerate the business of the already existing companies with verifiable growth-potential for sales, exports, and jobs.
Vision
Building Prosperity, Together
In the heart of Suriname, a wave of renewal is rising. SURGE is the catalyst — giving entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, and confidence to scale their businesses and drive national progress.
“With the right support, our entrepreneurs will contribute 3% to Suriname’s GDP within five years.” – Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation (EZOTI).
“With the right support, our entrepreneurs will contribute 3% to Suriname’s GDP within five years.” – Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation (EZOTI)
How SURGE Works
From Ideas to Impact
Business Development Services (BDS)
Tailored mentorship, training, and planning.
Matching Grants
USD 8.2 million invested in equipment, processes, and innovation.
Private Co-Investment
Entrepreneurs doubled confidence by attracting over USD 3.7 million in private capital.
Sustainability & Inclusion
Promoting safe, green, and socially responsible practices across all districts.
The SURGE Program provided the following for the High-Growth potential companies:
Various Business Development Services (BDS) to support the companies to develop and achieve their sales growth plans.
Matching grants for companies in specific interventions to boost sales and productivity. Matching grants for individual companies ranges from minimum US$5,000 to maximum US$100,000, and for a group of companies from minimum US$150,000 to maximum US$300,000.
The guidelines for the application included:
Apply as an Individual company or as an eligible State-Owned Enterprise or as a group of companies.
Provide documented annual sales revenues over the past 3 years.
MSMEs with 3-50 employees and sales revenue of minimum US$ 20,000 and maximum US$1,000,000 annually.
SURGE wants committed owners, who want to expand sales & employment.
SURGE is targeting with exports, import-substitution, and economic diversification.
MSME is listed in the Trade Register and has a valid tax-number.
SURGE especially encourages women, indigenous, and maroon entrepreneurs to apply.
“SURGE is more than a program — it is proof of the resilience and potential of the Surinamese people.”
SURGE makes an IMPACT in Suriname.
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Industries
Our Experience Spans Every Industry and Challenge
Agriculture
Health Care
Tourism & Entertainment
Technology & Innovation
Business Outsourcing
Craft & Culture
The Future of SURGE
SURGE is entering its most impactful phase yet:
Following the successful implementation of the Surge program, participating companies are now focused on scaling sales and job creation as outlined in their individual growth plans. To ensure long-term sustainability, Solidaridad’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) unit is actively transferring critical data and knowledge to the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
The foundations for supply chain integration and business clustering laid by Surge will be in the hands of the entrepreneurs to lead. To maintain this momentum and keep Suriname growing, we highly recommend continued investment and additional funding for Surge beneficiaries as they transition into their next phase of expansion.
Let’s Mek’ Sranan Gro Together.
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How did the SURGE Program impact the growth of our clients.
The story of Wippy Pindakaas, who has received a USD 100,000 grant from SURGE.
The story of JOAB Global, who has received a USD 38,500 grant from SURGE.
The story of Padre Nostro, who has received a USD 200,000 grant from SURGE.
The story of Jammie Worstwaren, who has received a USD 67,000 grant from SURGE.
The story of Randoe Meubelen, who has received a USD 48,000 grant from SURGE.
The story of Cookie Closet, who has received a USD 70,000 grant from SURGE.
The story of Uma Bags, who has received a USD 1,000 grant from SURGE.
The story of Bulie's Smullies, who has received a USD 15,000 grant from SURGE.
The story of Coffee Mama Paramaribo, who has received a USD 100,000 grant from SURGE.
Rico Bommel meets with Minister Andrew Baasaron and SURGE leadership to inspire entrepreneurs
Contact
For more on program results, reach out to us.
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