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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. 

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Research and Mentoring: The International Experience of a 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.

More than Science: Alexandra, a Borinqueña Between the Laboratory and the Runway

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Borinqueña emphasizes on 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 'More than Science' we will share stories about Borinqueñas that are scientists, but also spend part of their time doing other activities and creating a balanced life free of stereotypes. 

Care about the future of science? Be visible.

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‘I am the girl that tweeted you’.

Elena found me on Twitter.  “I need your help,” she wrote.  I gave her my email.

Elena is an 8th grade student in Puerto Rico and her teacher had assigned students to profile a Puerto Rican scientist for a special project.  “You,” she wrote, “are my scientist.”

What's up, Borinqueña? Walking the talk: creating a better climate for women in science

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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.

Read this blog in Español here.


“Don’t worry.  You will get in.  You are a double minority.”

Yajaira Sierra-Sastre: I am a Borinqueña and Materials 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.

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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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