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In order to continue advancing research and economic development on the island, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and its Research Grants Program recognizes researchers who received their Catalyzer Research Grant (CRG), awarding 10 $70K grants. In particular, the CRG provides bridge funding to help researchers position their R&D proposals competitively before submission, or r... [...]

To provide and develop digital skills in citizens that will allow them to integrate the 21st century, digital economy the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DEDC) presents the 21st Century Workforce Initiative, aimed at young people between 18 and 40 years old. This multi-sector effort has been in part achieved by a collaborative agreement between DEDC, Ana G. Méndez University (UAG... [...]

Manuel Cidre Miranda, Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DEDC), announced that Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR), LLC agreed to receive funding support from the Government of Puerto Rico to cope with the challenges the aviation industry is facing. ... [...]

Manuel Cidre Miranda, Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DEDC), announced the allocation of $2,610,000 in incentives from the Special Fund for Economic Development to Abbott’s Puerto Rico facility to create and retain jobs and acquire machinery and equipment to expand operations.... [...]

Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released prototype annual estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) for Puerto Rico for 2012 to 2018. This release represents another major step by the Bureau to develop comprehensive economic accounts for Puerto Rico that are consistent with international guidelines and that are directly comparable to data for other states and countries.[1] In conjunct... [...]

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