What’s driving a new era of economic growth in Puerto Rico

With a thriving entrepreneurial scene and business-friendly environment, the U.S. territory positions itself as a hotbed for innovation

Near the Castillo San Cristóbal, a stone fortress overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a historic marker describes how the island’s strategic position along colonial-era sailing routes made it vital for commerce between Europe, the Americas, and even Asia. Today, Puerto Rico’s business leaders believe the island’s geographical location as a gateway between North American and Latin American markets, along with its status as an emerging hot spot of entrepreneurship, will usher the U.S. territory into a newly innovative era where homegrown businesses and local STEM graduates drive growth.