To qualify for P18, startups must be innovative; have three years or less in operations; have sales or a validated product, and their solution has to be able to scale globally.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)