Building the epicenter of innovation that Latin America deserves

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
102
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.

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.

Es un lugar donde cada conversación puede ser el origen de tu próximo gran paso: crear contenido, construir en comunidad y acelerar tu startup rodeado de personas que hablan tu mismo idioma, el de hacer que las cosas sucedan.

El ecosistema que te impulsa hacia adelante, donde tu historia tiene un antes y un después.

Edificio Leonardo Da Vinci

Un edificio inteligente para mentes que piensan en grande. Con inicio de construcción en 2027, el Leonardo Da Vinci será el hogar de los próximos unicornios nacidos en Latinoamérica: un espacio donde la tecnología, el diseño y el talento convergen para que las ideas más audaces encuentren el terreno donde escalar.

Un diseño vanguardista al servicio del proceso creativo: aquí, como para Da Vinci, la imaginación no tiene límites.

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Ubicados en la primera Smart City de Latinoamérica

Innovation Smart District está ubicado en Green Valley Panamá, la primera Smart City de Latinoamérica.

Diseñado y construído con criterios de urbanismos sostenibles e inteligente: amplias avenidas y aceras, 12 km de ciclovías, iluminación led alimentada por energía renovable, electricidad y comunicaciones soterrada y totalmente integrada con la naturaleza.

El terreno consta de 129,872 m2 donde construiremos 24 edificios modernos, tecnológicos y ecológicos que serán la sede de las empresas de innovación.

Road to ISD

Members

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
COO y 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.

Lourdes Puga
Arquitecta

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.

Zaidee Palma
Asesora de Finanzas

Magíster en Mercadeo y Derecho Internacional. Profesional enfocada en estrategia, desarrollo de negocios e impacto institucional, impulsando iniciativas de innovación y crecimiento dentro del ecosistema de Innovation Smart District.

Jennifer Lee
Directora de Relaciones

Profesional especializada en desarrollo de negocios, relaciones estratégicas y gestión administrativa. Combina liderazgo, visión organizacional y enfoque en resultados para fortalecer alianzas e impulsar el crecimiento empresarial.Magíster en Mercadeo y Derecho Internacional.

Ana Gabriela Velasco
Arquitecta junior

Arquitecta con experiencia en diseño y ejecución de proyectos comerciales y de restaurantes. Especialista en modelado 3D y gestión de proyectos, aportando visión técnica y enfoque estratégico para soluciones arquitectónicas de alto impacto.

Laura Fiallo
Embajadora de ISD

Economista con Maestría en FinTech y Financial Innovation. Experta en estrategia empresarial, innovación financiera y desarrollo de negocios, aportando liderazgo y visión para impulsar crecimiento sostenible en entornos corporativos.

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