The Dominican Republic Accelerates Chip Industry Path at SEMICON West 2024
2024年7月19日 - 9:26AM
A high-level delegation from the Dominican Republic, represented by
government, industry, and academia, made a significant impact at
SEMICON West 2024, the premier event for the global semiconductor
industry.
The delegation, consisting of 50 key figures
united under the ChipDRiven national strategy, showcased the
Dominican Republic’s commitment to fostering a vibrant domestic
semiconductor ecosystem. Their presence underscored the country’s
proactive approach to attracting investment and building a skilled
workforce in this critical sector.
During SEMICON West 2024, the delegation met
visits from distinguished personalities, including Mr. Jose W.
Fernandez, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the
Environment at the U.S. Department of State, and Virginia Kent,
Senior Coordinator at the ITSI Fund. These high-profile meetings
highlight the Dominican Republic’s dedication to international
collaboration in advancing semiconductor technology and building
global partnerships.
Johannes Kelner, Vice Minister of Free Zones and
Special Regimes at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs
(MICM), emphasized the importance of collaboration between
government, industry, and academic institutions. “The integration
of these sectors is essential to compete in the semiconductor
world,” affirmed Kelner. William Malamud, Executive Vice President
of AmchamDR, echoed this sentiment, stating, “This platform is
crucial for our industry’s development.”
Keysight Technologies and UNICARIBE
Partner for Workforce Development
Further solidifying the Dominican Republic’s
commitment to building a robust semiconductor ecosystem,
Keysight Technologies—a leading provider of
electronic measurement solutions—represented by David Yee Arellano,
General Manager for Latin America, partnered with
UNICARIBE, the Dominican university led by Dr.
José Alejandro Aybar. Alongside the Dominican government with Vice
Minister Kelner, UNICARIBE and Keysight Technologies signed a
collaboration agreement at SEMICON West 2024. This agreement
focuses on training and developing the skilled workforce needed to
fuel the country’s semiconductor ambitions. “We are excited to
partner with UNICARIBE and the Dominican government to develop the
semiconductor industry in the Dominican Republic,” said David Yee
Arellano.
The agreement marks a significant milestone in
the commitment to foster collaboration between the MICM, the
business sector, and higher education institutions. Together, they
aim to train the necessary personnel for the development of a
strong and sustainable semiconductor industry in the Dominican
Republic. Vice Minister Kelner expressed gratitude to Keysight
Technologies for their partnership and commitment to the
country.
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 Zone and
Special Regimes(1) 809-685-5171 ext 1017www.micm.gob.do