Four decades connecting entrepreneurs with opportunities, knowledge, and resources to advance Puerto Rico's economic and business development.
The Business and Economic Development Center (CNDE), part of the College of Business Administration at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, promotes economic and business development throughout Puerto Rico.
We are the only University Center in the Caribbean sponsored by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), leveraging university resources to contribute to the long-term sustainability of businesses.
Recognized by the University Economic Development Association for our work advancing innovation, education, and economic development.
Promote the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that mobilizes the multidisciplinary human and technical resources available throughout the University of Puerto Rico system to stimulate innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
Contribute to Puerto Rico's economic development while strengthening the University's role as a leading institution of higher education on the island and throughout the Americas.
We provide free services to entrepreneurs, existing businesses, and organizations that are part of the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Turn an idea into a business opportunity with guidance and resources to get started.
Strengthen your business with tools for growth, planning, and innovation.
We connect organizations and resources to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Explore our history, meet our team, access our services, and discover upcoming activities.
Discover our journey supporting entrepreneurs and Puerto Rico's economic development.
Meet the professionals and collaborators engaged in innovation, entrepreneurship, and business development.
Get support for business ideas, startups, and existing businesses through our services.
Discover our workshops, seminars, activities, and opportunities to connect with the ecosystem.
Our work translates into jobs, participation, investment, and new opportunities for Puerto Rico's business and economic development.
Publications developed by CNDE to support business owners, entrepreneurs, organizations, and communities throughout the different stages of their projects.
FIFTH EDITION
THIRD EDITION
SECOND EDITION
For more information about our books, call (787) 832-4040 Ext. 5591, 5600 or email cnde@uprm.edu.
Whether you have an idea, are developing a business, or are part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, we want to connect with you.
