Four ambitious students from the University of the West Indies (UWI) have embarked on a transformative journey into the future of healthcare, leveraging technology and innovation to position Barbados as a burgeoning hub for health tech advancements. The students—Daemon Dawson, Jahniqua Esdaille, Jaliea Lovell, and Tarika Birch—participated in the Health Tech Fellows Programme (HTFP), a groundbreaking initiative co-developed by FutureHEALTH and UWI. This program, supported by FutureBARBADOS and the IDB Lab, aimed to strengthen the health tech ecosystem in Barbados and the wider Caribbean. Over six weeks, the fellows gained hands-on experience at leading health technology companies in the UK and Europe, immersing themselves in digital health, artificial intelligence, medical devices, and health systems innovation. Dr. Kia Lewis, community activator for FutureHEALTH, emphasized the program’s mission to address the urgent need for health innovation in the region. ‘The initiative is designed to cultivate a pipeline of skilled professionals and establish a local health tech innovation culture with global partners,’ she explained. The students’ placements in Bristol, London, and Germany exposed them to international professionals and live projects, fostering both technical and professional growth. Dawson, who interned at Wanda Health in Bristol, described the experience as transformative, highlighting mentorship and exposure to cardiometabolic disease research. Birch, assigned to FluoretiQ, was inspired by the collaborative process of health tech development. Esdaille, working at NeuroVirt Limited in London, expanded her skills from back-end to full-stack development, while Lovell, placed in Germany, praised the inclusive and diverse culture of her host organization. Dr. Lewis noted that the fellows’ achievements underscore the potential of Caribbean talent in advancing health innovation. The program’s success reflects a growing collaboration between academia and industry, with plans to integrate health technology into UWI’s curriculum and create opportunities for knowledge transfer to local solutions.