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Pilot Hub: Antigua & Barbuda · A UN Global Compact Project

Healthcare Equipment Repair & Community Resilience in Antigua & Barbuda

IGECON Energy is incorporating in Antigua & Barbuda to repair hospital beds and wheelchairs, bringing compliance, accessibility and dignity to hospitals, homes for the aged and families across the twin islands.
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St. John's, Antigua; our incorporation base and pilot city

Why Antigua & Barbuda First

The Land of 365 Beaches and Our First Hospital Ward

Our country ranking weighed healthcare demand, logistics and compliance cost side by side. Antigua & Barbuda came out first: quick to incorporate, tax-neutral, CARICOM connected and small enough for a pilot to be measured honestly, ward by ward.

Incorporation Cost: USD $2,610

A fast, predictable company formation cost well below Barbados ($3,890) and Aruba ($4,900).

0% Offshore Tax Regime

A tax-neutral base that keeps donor and grant funding working inside the project rather than leaking to overheads.

CARICOM Gateway

Membership in CARICOM and the OECS opens regional movement of technicians, parts and refurbished equipment.

Segmentation Score: 346

A manageable healthcare system where a pilot can be measured end to end, ward by ward, within a single year.

Rooted in Antigua & Barbuda

A Programme That Belongs to the Islands

Wadadli pride runs through this project: local hands, local elders, local shelters, supported by international standards.

Built With Antiguans, Not For Them

Local technicians, electricians and craftsmen from St. John's and the surrounding parishes are trained and certified so the skill stays on the island.

Respect for Our Elders

Care for the elderly sits at the heart of Antiguan and Barbudan family life. Every repaired bed protects that dignity at home and in the homes for the aged.

Ready for Hurricane Season

Antigua and Barbuda knows what a storm can take. Beds, wheelchairs and ramps are staged in community shelters long before the season begins.

Our Commitment

Driven by the UN Global Compact

IGECON’s participation in the UN Global Compact drives this initiative. Every repair, audit and ramp is delivered against the Compact’s four pillars.

Human Rights

Care equipment that protects the dignity, safety and comfort of every patient, especially the elderly and persons with disabilities.

Labour Standards

Licensed, fairly paid technicians working under safe conditions with certified training pathways.

Environment

Repair before replace. Refurbishment, responsible recycling and disposal keep metal, plastics and electronics out of landfill.

Anti-Corruption

Transparent pricing, certified audit reports and open procurement aligned with Antigua & Barbuda's public procurement rules.

Services Offered

Repair, Maintain, Restore Dignity

A complete healthcare equipment service line for hospitals, homes for the aged and the households that fall between them.

Hospital Bed Repairs

Full mechanical, hydraulic and electrical repair of manual, electric, ICU, bariatric and smart/premium beds, restoring safe function at a fraction of replacement cost.

Wheelchair Repairs

Wheel, brake, frame and upholstery repairs that restore mobility, independence and dignity for patients and residents.

Preventive Maintenance

Scheduled maintenance cycles for hospitals and homes for the aged, reducing breakdowns, downtime and emergency spend.

Community Bed Access

Affordable rental and purchase of refurbished beds for homes for the aged and vulnerable households who cannot afford new equipment.

Accessibility Ramps

Ramps designed and installed at Hurrishelter community centres so wheelchair users, elderly and caregivers can enter safely.

Technician Training & Certification

Hands-on workshops in bed repair and preventive maintenance for Antiguan hospital staff and local tradesmen, with IGECON certification on completion.
Link to Hurrishelter

Equipment That Reaches the Community

Healthcare repair does not stop at the hospital gate. Every refurbished bed, wheelchair and ramp feeds directly into the Hurrishelter community resilience network.

Beds & Wheelchairs in Shelters

Repaired beds and wheelchairs are placed directly into community shelters so that vulnerable people are cared for during and after a storm.

Ramps for Accessibility

Every supported shelter gets ramp access, ensuring persons with disabilities are never turned away at the door.

Redistribution Network

Beds that are surplus to hospital need are refurbished and redistributed to homes for the aged and vulnerable households.

IGECON Shop

Hospital Bed Services

A dual service package built for hospitals, donor-funded projects and private clinics, audit first, then train or repair.

Audit + Training only

Manual Beds

Audit Services

  • Compliance, condition and financial audits
  • Certified reports recommending replacement
  • USD $300–$500 per bed

Training Programs

  • Technician workshops on basic manual bed repair (frame adjustments, mechanical parts)
  • Preventive maintenance training for hospital staff
  • IGECON certification provided
  • USD $200–$400 per trainee
Deliverable: Audit report + trained staff.
No repair contracts are offered for manual beds, replacement is more economical.

Audit + Repair

Electric, ICU, Bariatric & Smart/Premium Beds

Audit Services

  • Compliance, condition and financial audits
  • USD $350–$550 per bed

Repair Services

  • Electric Beds — USD $3,500–$3,900
  • ICU Beds — USD $3,600–$4,000
  • Bariatric Beds — USD $3,700–$4,100
  • Smart/Premium Beds — USD $3,800–$4,200

Value Add

  • Technician training
  • Compliance certification
  • 6–12 month repair warranties
Deliverable: Audit report + trained staff.
No repair contracts are offered for manual beds, replacement is more economical.

Shop Pricing Table (Prices in USD)

Service

Manual Bed Audit
Manual Bed Training (per trainee)
Electric Bed Repair
ICU Bed Repair
Bariatric Bed Repair
Smart/Premium Bed Repair

Government Hospitals

$300
$200
$3,500
$3,600
$3,700
$3,800

Donor-Funded Projects

$400
$300
$3,700
$3,800
$3,900
$4,000

Private Clinics

$500
$400
$3,900
$4,000
$4,100
$4,200

Manual Bed Audit

Government Hospitals
$300
Donor-Funded Projects
$400
Private Clinics
$500

Manual Bed Training (per trainee)

Government Hospitals
$200
Donor-Funded Projects
$300
Private Clinics
$400

Electric Bed Repair

Government Hospitals
$3,500
Donor-Funded Projects
$3,700
Private Clinics
$3,900

ICU Bed Repair

Government Hospitals
$3,600
Donor-Funded Projects
$3,800
Private Clinics
$4,000

Bariatric Bed Repair

Government Hospitals
$3,700
Donor-Funded Projects
$3,900
Private Clinics
$4,100

Smart/Premium Bed Repair

Government Hospitals
$3,800
Donor-Funded Projects
$4,000
Private Clinics
$4,200

Key Takeaways

Manual beds → Audit + Training only.

Electric and premium beds → Audit + Repair.

Uniform pricing based on Aruba's highest incorporation cost baseline.

Donor savings of 50–85% compared to new purchases from AA Laquis.

Who We Serve

From Ward to Household

Antigua & Barbuda public hospitals
Private hospitals and clinics in St. John’s
Homes for the aged across Antigua
Households in Antigua and on Barbuda
Community centres via Hurrishelter
How the Model Works

Business Model Canvas

The project is built on Alexander Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas, applied to healthcare equipment repair and community resilience.

Customer Segments

Public hospitals (RHAs), private hospitals, homes for the aged, individual households and community centres via Hurrishelter.

Value Propositions

Affordable hospital bed and wheelchair repairs, compliance audits, rental and purchase options for vulnerable households, and ramps for accessibility in shelters.

Channels

Public hospitals (RHAs), private hospitals, homes for the aged, individual households and community centres via Hurrishelter.

Customer Relationships

Trust built through compliance transparency, community empowerment, ethical labour practices and sustainability reporting.

Revenue Streams

Repair service fees, rental and purchase of refurbished beds, maintenance contracts, and donor or grant funding via the UN Global Compact and Hurrishelter.

Key Resources

Licensed electricians and technicians, compliance frameworks, repair tools, and partnerships with hospitals and Hurrishelter.

Key Activities

Bed and wheelchair repairs, preventive maintenance, compliance audits, recycling and disposal, and ramp installations in community centres.

Key Partnerships

RHAs, private hospitals, AA Laquis (equipment supplier), Hurrishelter, the UN Global Compact and NGOs supporting aged care.

Cost Structure

Technician labour, spare parts, compliance documentation, recycling logistics and community outreach programmes.
Impact & Reporting

Measured, Reported, Accountable

These metrics are tracked and published in IGECON’s UN Global Compact Communication on Progress (CoP).

Beds repaired & redistributed

Wheelchairs repaired

Ramps installed

Households supported

Waste recycled

Strategic Positioning

Where IGECON Stands

A Compliance-Driven Healthcare Partner

Certified audits, documented standards and transparent reporting on every job we touch.

A Community Resilience Builder

Through Hurrishelter, equipment and access reach the people who need them most, before and after disaster strikes.

A Responsible UN Global Compact Participant

With measurable outcomes reported within one year through our Communication on Progress.

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Whether you manage a hospital ward, a home for the aged or a donor-funded programme, our team will assess your equipment and give you a certified path forward.
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