UPR Aguadilla and Friends of Puerto Rico create a Makerspace for entrepreneurs

By Alejandra Martinez, FOPR Communications Advisor

Friends of Puerto Rico (FOPR), our nonprofit organization committed to economic development, and Universidad de Puerto Rico Aguadilla (UPRAg) signed a partnership to create a collaboration and design an entrepreneurship Makerspace to promote more small businesses in the northwest region in Puerto Rico. Friends of Puerto Rico since 2015 has retained hundreds of entrepreneurs and supported small businesses.

The entrepreneurial programs will provide the first steps to put your idea into action and generate revenue as an entrepreneur will be available at the Universidad de Puerto Rico Aguadilla (UPRAg). The Makerspace will include workshops, training, mentorship and networking events. Students interested in programs in agribusiness will be part of the programs as a complete entrepreneurial journey.

The perfect bridge for economic development

University Professor, Dr. Carmen Berrios, will lead the alliance where the students will be involved. "I believe firmly in partnerships as a bridge to the entrepreneurship future, the alliance between UPRAG and FOPR is a step to continue strengthening the business ecosystem in the university. Though the initiatives will come on conscience," affirmed Dr. Berrios.

“We are happy to offer our students the opportunity to develop their ideas for their benefit as future entrepreneurs. We keep supporting entrepreneurship as a must to develop the country's economy in the northwest area of Puerto Rico", concluded Dr. Sonia Rivera González, Chancellor of UPRAg.

To learn more about our entrepreneurship programs and how to enroll or get involved, visit our SEEDS and AMIGAS section or via email at hello@friendsofpuertorico.org.