The Dominican Republic and Purdue University Sign MOU to Drive Semiconductor Growth
May 23 2024 - 6:01PM
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs of the Dominican
Republic (MICM) announced a significant Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with Purdue University to propel the country's semiconductor
industry and national development.
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Strengthening Human Capital for a
Technological Future
This collaboration highlights the Dominican
Republic's commitment to building a robust semiconductor sector.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs, Victor Bisonó,
emphasized the agreement's role in strengthening human capital and
fostering national development, particularly within the high-growth
semiconductor industry. The alliance is expected to bolster
research, ignite innovation, and prepare the Dominican Republic for
the 21st century's technological advancements.
Purdue University to lead collaborative
programs in the Dominican Republic
Purdue University representatives, Alyssa
Wilcox, Senior Vice President of Partnerships, and Vijay
Raghunathan, Vice President of Global Partnerships and Programs,
expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership. They consider this
collaboration as a significant opportunity for academic exchange
and joint research efforts, benefiting Dominican students, faculty,
and researchers. Purdue University will spearhead the development
and implementation of various programs designed to boost the
Dominican Republic's growth in the semiconductor industry and other
high-value-added sectors.
Focus on STEM and Strategic
Sectors:
In collaboration with the Ministry of Economy,
Planning, and Development (MEPyD), Minister Bisonó announced the
preparation of a report on the Dominican Republic's human talent
pool. This report will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics (STEM) careers and their alignment with strategic
sectors like medical devices, pharmaceuticals, electronics,
semiconductors, and Information and Communication Technologies
(ICTs). This strategic approach aims to position the Dominican
Republic as a prime destination for investments, particularly in
the booming semiconductor industry.
The announcement ceremony was attended by
leading figures from government, education, and the private sector.
These included: Pável Isa Contreras (Minister of Economy, Planning,
and Development), Franklin García Fermín (Minister of Higher
Education, Science, and Technology), Rafael Santos Badia (General
Director of the National Institute of Technical and Professional
Training), Omar Méndez Lluberes (Rector of the Technological
Institute of the Americas).
About Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette,
Indiana, USA, is a world-renowned institution consistently
recognized for its excellence in education, research, and
innovation, especially in the areas of engineering, science, and
technology.
About the Ministry of Industry,
Commerce, and MSME’s (MICM)MICM is the government body
responsible for policy formulation, adoption, monitoring,
evaluation, and control in the fields of industry, exports, foreign
trade, free zones, special regimes, and SMEs.
Contact informationMinistry of
Industry, Commerce, and MSME’s (MICM)Viceministry of Free Zones and
Special Regimes(1) 809-685-5171 Ext 1017www.micm.gob.do