Dominican Republic signs SEMI Foundation pact to boost semiconductor industry

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The Dominican Republic has signed a memorandum of collaboration with the SEMI Foundation during SEMICON West 2026 to advance the nation's semiconductor industry. The agreement, signed by Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs Yayo Sanz Lovatón and SEMI Vice President Shari Liss, focuses on talent development and creating favorable conditions to attract investments in semiconductor assembly, packaging, and testing (ATP).

This initiative follows the 2025 launch of the National Strategy for the Promotion of the Semiconductor Industry (ENFIS) and decree 324-24. The government aims to leverage the country's existing experience in medical and electronic device manufacturing to integrate into the global semiconductor supply chain. The strategy includes strengthening cooperation between government, academia, and industry to address the global shortage of skilled workers in the sector.

Minister Sanz Lovatón noted that the semiconductor industry reached a one trillion dollar sales milestone in August 2026, four years ahead of its original 2030 target. The Dominican Republic is positioning itself as a competitive destination for advanced manufacturing to capture a share of the market previously concentrated in Asia.

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Dominican Republic · Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs · SEMI Foundation · SEMICON West · Yayo Sanz Lovatón

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic launched the National Strategy for the Promotion of the Semiconductor Industry (ENFIS) in 2025 following decree 324-24. micm.gob.do · elmundodelosnegocios.com.do
[○ 1 SOURCE] The semiconductor industry reached a one trillion dollar sales milestone in August 2026, four years ahead of its 2030 target. eldia.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] The development of the semiconductor industry is a priority for the Dominican government. micm.gob.do · elmundodelosnegocios.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic signed an agreement with the SEMI Foundation to promote semiconductor industry development through talent training and investment attraction. micm.gob.do · elmundodelosnegocios.com.do
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican government is specifically targeting assembly, packaging, and testing (ATP) of semiconductors. eldia.com.do