INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

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INNOVATE® Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico for many people is associated with the idyllic island located in the heart of the Caribbean basin. An adventure seekers paradise, a tourist hotspot and a must visit destination for enthusiastic travellers, but it is so much more than that. The island, a U.S jurisdiction, is becoming increasingly well known for its innovation and entrepreneurship attracting investment, talent and providing a perfect backdrop for business growth.  With a supportive ecosystem empowering entrepreneurs the island offers a spectrum of assets, including smart tax incentives, a highly skilled bilingual workforce, U.S. legal & financial frameworks, and an advanced network infrastructure.

The island has recently become a global center of the blockchain space and continues to attract a cross section of industries. INNOVATE® Puerto Rico, in partnership with Invest Puerto Rico, showcases the innovators, thought leaders and organizations shaping the future of this vibrant island.

Ecosystem Champions

WHY PUERTO RICO?

Featured Thought Leaders

Featured Thought Leaders

Featured Innovators

Featured Innovators

INDUNIV

PUERTO RICO'S CLUSTER: GLOBAL LEADER IN BIOSCIENCES

Puerto Rico offers a top-rated bioscience ecosystem, that for 60 years has successfully developed, transfer and manufacture biopharmaceutical, medical devices and bio-agricultural products that are distributed to over 120 countries with proven quality and business continuity. The Caribbean Island with a surface area of 9,104 km2 has the highest density...

THE MOLECULAR SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER (MSRC)

“The spark that can restart Puerto Rico’s Economy, through innovation, collaborations and industrial partnerships”

The MSRC is a 154,000 square feet advanced research facility with laboratories conducting basic and translational biomedical research in the areas of protein structure and dynamics, molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, bio-imaging, pharmacogenetics, and neurosciences. The MSRC is a joint project of the Río Piedras Campus and the Medical Sciences Campus,...

eliteBco

Helping Organizations Automate their Business Processes

Founded in 2009, eliteBco provides technologically advanced consulting for state-of-the-art Business Process Automation (BPA) and Financial Management Systems. Many products claim to be flexible and quick to customize, but can these products truly make your process come to life faster? Most cannot… Traditional systems take months or even years to...

Holberton School

Holberton School

CHANGING THE FACE OF TECH IN PUERTO RICO

Puerto Rico’s technology scene has been a prominent driver of economic growth over the last few years. The changes driven by the global pandemic have made it evident that we rely on technology for our everyday lives. These conditions are creating a higher-than-ever demand for tech skilled professionals. For Puerto...

TALE+

TALE+ -A group of bilingual speech-language pathologists dedicated to helping others communicate better

A group of bilingual speech-language pathologists dedicated to helping others communicate better

TALE+ is a teletherapy company made up of a group of licensed, bilingual, speech language pathologists whose mission is to help others be more confident in their language of choice, while also supporting the professional growth of speech pathologists. Founded and based in Puerto Rico, TALE+’s focus is twofold: expanding...

Grupo Ferré Rangel

A mission-driven, fourth-generation diversified family office, leading Puerto Rico and the global communities in which it operates to a sustainable and prosperous future

For generations, the family business of Grupo Ferré Rangel has been directly related to the social and economic development of Puerto Rico. Throughout its 100+ years, it has evolved and gained considerable experience in at least seven industries. Today, Grupo Ferré Rangel is a mission-driven, fourth generation diversified family office...

AMASAR

A women-led agribusiness that provides Nutritional and Tasty Food, based on Breadfruit: A Superfood

Amasar LLC is an eco-friendly and sustainable food agribusiness located in the fresh highlands of Jayuya. We promote the consumption of Breadfruit (Pana: Artocarpus altilis) , a superfruit, now in an innovative way, as flour blends. Amasar promotes breadfruit’s great nutritional benefits, as well as the development of formal breadfruit...

FALCÓN SÁNCHEZ & ASSOCIATES

FALCÓN SÁNCHEZ & ASSOCIATES-40 years of excellence and leadership as a reliable business partner

40 years of excellence and leadership as a reliable business partner

The wholly owned Puerto Rican consultancy continues to make its mark by implementing a strategy rooted in constant evolution to not only address, but also anticipate its clients’ needs. In many industries, the client-supplier relationship has grown stale over the years, mired in a cookie-cutter operational model where “rocking the...

GREENFUELS

REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES AND CONTAMINATION ONE LANDFILL AT A TIME!”

Olmar López Vidal has over thirteen years of experience and has been involved with projects in Municipal Non-Hazardous Solid Waste s, primarily in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. His experience includes gas (LFG) systems, gas to energy systems (LFGTE), leachate treatment, leachate pumps, closure, post-closure maintenance and MRF (Materials...

INVEST PUERTO RICO

WHY PUERTO RICO?

“ARMED WITH AN AMBITIOUS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY, PUERTO RICO IS GIVING GAME-CHANGERS FROM MYRIAD FIELDS THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAKE “IT” HAPPEN.” – ELLA WOGER-NIEVES – CEO, INVEST PUERTO RICO The day began like any other: a morning power-walk along the beach under a rising 7:00 a.m....

BASE

BASE-GET CONNECTED AND EXPAND YOUR NETWORK AT BASE CO-WORK: The innovative co-working space in Santurce

GET CONNECTED AND EXPAND YOUR NETWORK AT BASE CO-WORK: The innovative co-working space in Santurce, Puerto Rico

To collaborate is to win. Base Co-work started with this idea and the need to bring forward a new, cool space to work and expand connections for remote workers, who either travel and/or don’t have a stable office or place to work at home. Base Co-work is located near restaurants,...

JOIN A JOIN

JOIN A JOIN - FIND YOUR UNIQUE PLACE TO STAY

FIND YOUR UNIQUE PLACE TO STAY

ABOUT US:Join a Join (JAJ) www.joinajoin.com was founded in 2014 and today endures its start-up and entrepreneurial spirit. Local company with presence in the emerging short-term rental segment of the hospitality industry. It has developed solid brand awareness and equity in the Puerto Rico (PR) market, representing a trusted option for hosts...

CENTRO PARA EMPRENDEDORES:

CENTRO PARA EMPRENDEDORES:NORMALIZING SUPPORT WHILEDOING A BUSINESS

NORMALIZING SUPPORT WHILE DOING A BUSINESS

Establishing a business is without a doubt one of the most rewarding experiences anyone can have, but it is also one of the most difficult journeys someone can go through. That was the main reason for creating Centro para Emprendedores, to celebrate every accomplishment of entrepreneurs and business owners in...

ZENUS BANK

ZENUS BANK-Banking beyond borders

Banking beyond borders

We’re on a mission to build a financial institution that gives people and businesses around the world access to the security, freedom and convenience of US banking. And to create a world where physical borders don’t limit the financial services you have access to – taking banking beyond borders. By...

ASM GLOBAL

DELIVERS LIVE EXPERIENCES

PUERTO RICO’S PREMIERE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUESASM Global is the world’s leading venue management and services company. The company has an elite venue network that spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues....

PILOTOMAIL

PILOTOMAIL-REVOLUTIONIZING THE WAY WE ALL ACCESS AND MANAGE OUR POSTAL MAIL

REVOLUTIONIZING THE WAY WE ALL ACCESS AND MANAGE OUR POSTAL MAIL

PilotoMail was born in a high traffic mailroom at Piloto 151 coworking spaces in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Stolberg siblings, Sofia and Juan Carlos, had been running the first and largest coworking operation on the Island for 6 years, and, as more entrepreneurs, freelancers, professionals and corporates joined their membership...

BMA GROUP

A GLOBAL WORKFORCE

BMA Group Global is a prominent Human Resources consulting firm with 25 years of experience, serving organizations in 23 countries through innovative business solutions. Founded in Puerto Rico in 1997, the company has evolved with the changing needs of the worldwide marketplace. BMA Group made its entrance into the staffing...

CYTOIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS

CYTOIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS-PUERTO RICO’S SIX DECADES PHARMA JOURNEY AND GOING….

PUERTO RICO’S SIX DECADES PHARMA JOURNEY AND GOING….

Puerto Rico (PR) has been one of the few countries fortunate to have lived the evolution of healthcare with the presence of pharmaceutical operations for more than six decades. The island’s pharmaceutical industry professionals have witnessed big changes from chemical synthesis derived compounds to complex biological molecules manufactured using biotechnology...

MUUAAA DESIGN AGENCY

MUUAAA DESIGN AGENCY-A superfresh design and branding agency

A superfresh design and branding agency

Muuaaa Design Agency is an award-winning #FreshDesign and branding agency with over 10 years of experience offering design as a solution to increase market share. With a lean mentality, we work with established and emerging businesses to build brands that effectively communicate your message and stay in the mind of...

RSM

RSM-INNOVATION AS AN EXPRESSION OF CARING

INNOVATION AS AN EXPRESSION OF CARING, CURIOSITY, COURAGE, COLLABORATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING

From mindset to execution, innovations and agility have allowed RSM Puerto Rico to adapt quickly to changes in market demands and to overcome challenges, both outwardly, to its clients, and inwardly, to its people. Many instances throughout the firm’s 45-year history prove that innovation has always been at the heart...

INVID

INVID-Our North Is Simplifying Processes

Our North Is Simplifying Processes, Automating Workflows, And Measuring Results To Help Drive Your Organization On The Road To Success

INVID Group was founded in 2003 in the garage of Alberto Lugo’s parents’ house. Back then, his main drive was to create exciting jobs on the island and have a positive work environment that would stimulate innovation and contribute to the economic growth of Puerto Rico. Since then, INVID has...

ABARCA HEALTH

ABARCA HEALTH-A DIFFERENT KIND OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER

A DIFFERENT KIND OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER

Abarca was founded to deliver a better way in healthcare. For more than fifteen years, the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and technology company has been delivering on that promise for its health plan clients and their members through: A smarter platform: Abarca built DarwinTM, its healthcare technology platform, in-house from the...

CASA GRANDE

A PROBLEM, SOLUTION, OUTCOME APPROACH TO EDUCATION

For close to three decades, Casa Grande has focused its efforts on the design and development of innovative and motivational educational programs and platforms. The organization has been at the forefront of the region’s educational space with programs, such as One-on-One and platforms like: The New Virtual School and OE...

PILOTO 151

PILOTO 151-PUERTO RICO’S LAUNCHPAD FOR INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION

PUERTO RICO’S LAUNCHPAD FOR INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION

The year was 2012. Stolberg siblings, Sofia and Juan Carlos, had just moved back to their native Puerto Rico, ran their own businesses, and were searching for a coworking space to network with like-minded individuals. Noticing that coworking was not a thing on the Island, they took it upon themselves...

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The Publisher

Glen Edwards

Glen Edwards was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University and served in the United States Marine Corps Services. For the next 10 years, Glen worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Philadelphia, counseling underprivileged children in North and West Philadelphia. In 1983, Glen left the court and went to work... click to read more

The Publisher

Glen Edwards

Glen Edwards was born and raised in Philadelphia. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University and served in the United States Marine Corps Services. For the next 10 years, Glen worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Philadelphia, counseling underprivileged children in North and West Philadelphia. In 1983, Glen left the court and went to work... click to read more

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