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Our Vision: A Global Epicenter of Innovation

ISD is more than a project; it is the vision of a thriving community in Panama's dynamic environment. We build an ecosystem that integrates innovation, sustainability and investment.

Innovation

Panama: Land of Opportunities

Panama is home to more than 200 multinationals that leverage economic and political stability, and take advantage of the opportunities and facilities of a logistics hub unparalleled in the region.

These are some of the strategic advantages of being located in Panama:

American dollar as legal tender
Main air and logistics hub in the region
Physical and legal security
Favorable tax environment
World-class infrastructure
Special conditions

Free Trade Zone License

129,872
Project extension
54
Confirmed companies

Innovation Smart District has a free zone license issued by the National Free Trade Zone Commission of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama.

Companies and Startups that settle within ISD will enjoy tax and immigration benefits according to Law No. 32 of April 5, 2011.

Infrastructure

Located in the first Smart City in Latin America

Innovation Smart District is located in Green Valley Panama, the first Smart City in Latin America.

Designed and built with sustainable and intelligent urban planning criteria: wide avenues and sidewalks, 12 km of bike paths, LED lighting powered by renewable energy, electricity and underground communications fully integrated with nature.

The land consists of 129,872 m2 where we will build 24 modern, technological and ecological buildings that will be the headquarters of innovation companies.

Road to ISD

Partners

We are surrounding ourselves with the best for the development of Silicon Valley in Latin America. Large architecture, telecommunications, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and blockchain companies form part of the ISD ecosystem.

Innovative

Meet the team

Carlos Malo de Molina
CEO

Founder of Innovation Smart District. Writer, businessman, analyst and political advisor with more than a dozen books published. He has advised presidents in Spain and Latin America, excelling in construction, technology and demoscopy.

Carmelo Castro
CFO

Bachelor of Business Sciences (UCM) and MBA (EAE Business School). Current CFO of Green Valley Panama, a high-end real estate project. Previously, CFO for 8+ years at SIGMA DOS, a leader in market research and opinion polls in Spain, Latin America, Asia and Portugal.

Guillermo Malo de Molina
CTO

Industrial Engineer with 8 years of experience in project management. He leads multidisciplinary teams in engineering, architecture, construction and technology. Expert in human talent management and innovative solutions.

Carlos Rubio
CLO

Lawyer with a master's degree in Procedural Law, a doctorate in Political Science, pursuing a master's degree in Business Administration. Expert in asset tokenization and former Minister of Government of Panama.

Andrés Felipe Guzmán
Blockchain Technology Advisor

Expert in investment, entrepreneurship and innovation, specializing in cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi). It promotes democratic access to financial opportunities through blockchain technology.

Jaime Ventura
Architect

CEO of Ventura Arquitectos. Experience of more than 15 years in the design and construction of residential, corporate and sports buildings in Panama, the Dominican Republic and El Salvador.

Thelly Mapp
CMO

Marketing strategist with 20+ years, graduated from SCAD. Certificate in Neurosales and Leadership. Founder of Inmotion Mastermind, he trained 5,000+ professionals. At ScaleUp, create 360 strategies for scaling businesses with a focus on sustainable growth and brands.

Federico Heine
Strategy Consultant

Electronic engineer with more than 20 years of experience in multinationals, specialized in technology, project management and digital transformation. Entrepreneur focused on the development of innovation centers, technological ecosystems, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and robotics.

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