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A dynamic private sector in the sciences has the potential to be an engine of economic growth. Industry and entrepreneurs contribute to and are nourished by the scientific community. Find out about all the available resources and how your company can get involved with the science community.

In this section we share resources about: funds, job opportunities, scientific publications, scientific organizations, the book “Ciencia Boricua” and entrepreneurs resources, among others.

You'll also find all events, messages in the forums and news especially for entrepreneurs and industry focused. 

Your company can advertise on our website. Contact us to start and build relationships with a membership interested in science and Puerto Rico.  

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Dr. Gregory Quirk receives the prestigious MERIT award

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Each year, a great number of Puerto Rican scientists are distinguished with prestigious prizes and awards. In Puerto Rico, the United States and in many parts of the world, Puerto Rican scientific talent makes itself known. Being the only network of Puerto Rican scientists in the world, it is our job to celebrate the achievements and recognitions of the members of our community. Share these stories by using #cerebrosboricuas

Letter to my Young Borinqueña

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Borinqueña emphasizes the contribution of Puerto Rican and Hispanic women in science and technology and provides a space to discuss topics of interest about the empowerment of women. In ‘What’s up Borinqueña?’ we share a variety of experiences and perspectives from different women and men that are committed to advancing equality for women in science.


 

 

Odmara Barreto: I am Borinqueña, Medicine Doctor and Scientist

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Borinqueña emphasizes the contribution of Puerto Rican and Hispanic women in science and technology and provides a space to discuss topics of interest about the empowerment of women. In “I am Borinqueña” we will be interviewing women scientists that are role models for future generations.

Dr. Belinda Pastrana-Ríos: Borinqueña Role Model

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Recently, she has been the topic of many conversationsDr. Belinda Pastrana-Ríos is a distinguished professor from the University Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM), who recently announced the establishment of a biotechnology patent for an early biomarker of pancreatic cancer.

 

Borinqueña suggests: Stories of women scientists from Puerto Rico in the book “Ciencia Boricua”!

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Borinqueña emphasizes the contribution of Puerto Rican and Hispanic women in science and technology and provides a space to discuss topics of interest about the empowerment of women. In "Borinqueña suggests" we will share our opinion about different resources that could be useful for your personal knowledge and your professional development. 


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Borinqueña: You can be one of them!

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Borinqueña emphasizes the contribution of Puerto Rican and Hispanic women in science and technology and provides a space to discuss topics of interest about the empowerment of women. Here we share the stories of some Borinqueñas role models. You can learn more of their science by visiting their CienciaPR profiles. 


 

 

Science, like love, should be celebrated everyday…

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Are you passionate about science? Do you recognize its importance in our society? Science is all around us... in what is detected by your senses and what is not. Likewise, love as defined by humans, is everywhere and in all moments. So, why choose one day to celebrate them? If we can do it every day! Here, our volunteer team and constributors share some reasons to love science and celebrate it all year. What is yours?

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Parallel18 launches the first local Life Sciences incubator: BioLeap

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The program will open its application process aimed for projects in biotechnology,
medical technologies driven by Ai and genomics, among others.

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Pre18 abre convocatoria para su sexta generación

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El programa de pre aceleración de parallel18 busca empresas puertorriqueñas e innovadoras para brindarle los recursos necesarios para llegar al mercado.

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Open call for the fourth generation of the parallel18 local pre-acceleration program, pre18

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With the slogan Take it out of the Park, the pre-acceleration program, pre18 of the parallel18 organization, opened its call by inviting local companies to participate. Companies will be able to apply for the fourth generation of the program as of September 13 by filling out the online application. The program, part of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust (FCTIPR), seeks innovative local companies with global growth potential in which it provides a $ 20,000 grant that helps them go to market and prepares them to scale globally. . The call will be open until October 12.

CTA names re: 3D company of the year

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September 29, 2020 - San Juan, Puerto Rico- The Consumer Technology Association® (CTA), a trade association representing the United States consumer technology industry, announced the new group of honorees at its 2020 Consumer Technology (CT) Hall of Fame; and named the company re: 3D Inc. as Company of the Year for 2020. The association celebrates leaders in the technology industry who advance innovation and develop, create, market and promote the technologies, products and services that improve the lives of consumers.

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First women-owned biopharmaceutical company in Puerto Rico

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GK Pharmaceuticals CMO is the first Puerto Rican women-owned and -founded biopharmaceutical company in Puerto Rico in the U.S. 

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