Puerto Rico EDB secures $30M from US Treasury for new venture capital program
August 2, 2024
The funding will support emerging and expanding companies in partnership with the Science, Technology and Research Trust. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puro Paradise: From stickers to a surf shop and beyond
July 26, 2024
Puerto Rican entrepreneur Kenneth Castro expands his and others’ brand with a store and new ventures. #NewsismyBusiness
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Colmena66 report confirms roadblocks to entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico
July 12, 2024
In 2023, 711 entrepreneurs responded to the Annual Entrepreneurship Survey, a 28% increase from 2022. #NewsismyBusiness
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La Granja Guajataca launches website for online shopping
July 1, 2024
The Quebradillas-based business expands to cater to the Puerto Rican diaspora as well. #NewsismyBusiness
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Parallel18 announces P18 Gen. 12 cohort, publishes impact report
June 18, 2024
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust’s program has supported more than 400 startups in the past seven years. #NewsismyBusiness
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6th B-Corps in Formation meeting is ‘showcase to innovation and sustainability’
May 31, 2024
The B Corp certification is offered by B Lab, a nonprofit organization with a presence in 30 countries. #NewsismyBusiness
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SBA invests $750K in training program for 50 businesses
April 29, 2024
The agency has opened registration for T.H.R.I.V.E.# NewsismyBusiness
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Parallel18’s 12th accelerator program offers $60K in contributions
April 2, 2024
This round of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust’s entrepreneurship initiative will support 25 startups. #NewsismyBusiness
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US Treasury grants $3.9M for Puerto Rico SMEs
March 15, 2024
A new technical assistance program through the island’s Economic Development Bank will improve access to financing. #NewsismyBusiness
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Fase1 Intensive incubator launches 3rd generation call
January 22, 2024
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust invites entrepreneurs to develop business ideas in a free 12-week program. #NewsIsMyBusiness
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Popular, Guayacán award $80K in equity-free seed capital to 3 emerging co’s
January 17, 2024
The second edition of the Scale Up Program granted a main prize of $50,000 and two special acknowledgments for outstanding participants. #NewsismyBusiness
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SBA to host seed fund road tour in San Juan Feb. 9
December 27, 2023
The America’s Seed Fund road tours stopping in 16 States and territories, including Puerto Rico, to engage entrepreneurs creating cutting-edge technologies. #NewsismyBusiness
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Jump All In! incubator seeks culinary entrepreneurs for next cohort
November 27, 2023
The evaluation cycle for the program’s third cohort closes Dec. 8. #NewsismyBusiness
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Óptica Sobre Ruedas delivers optical services to those in need
November 21, 2023
During the shutdown, Serrano saw that many elderly people in Puerto Rico requiring optical treatment often lacked the means to access medical clinics. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Community Foundation business program opens for applications
October 3, 2023
The third cycle of the Small Business Incubation and Acceleration Program begins in November. #NewsismyBusiness
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