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Panama Accelerates Its Tech Drive: AI, Funding, and Talent as Pillars of Progress
In recent days, Panama has bolstered its tech ecosystem through three key initiatives: institutional support for artificial intelligence as state policy, the launch of an accessible AI tool for entrepreneurs, and the announcement of a Private Support Fund of up to US$1 billion, with nearly US$200 million already mobilized in the first half of 2026. What Happened: The Cabinet Council approved the…
August 31, 20263 min readPanama Expands Its Tech Ecosystem: AI, Funding, and Entrepreneur Programs
Recently, Panama formalized a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, following the publication in the Official Gazette of the decree establishing a promotion office, a deep AI venture studio, and calls for project validation with public entities. This initiative positions the country as a “Reliable Hub of AI Innovation” in Latin America, with computing infrastructure, institutional support…
August 30, 20262 min readPanama Unveils National AI Strategy and Accelerates Digital Transformation
In recent weeks, Panama officially unveiled its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 'Forging the Future Now' (2026‑2036) and the Advanced Technologies National Agenda. These are pivotal initiatives for its digital transformation, constructed with technical support from Georgia Tech and Arizona State University. With an investment of $105 million in semiconductors and microelectronics, the…
August 29, 20263 min readPanama Accelerates Tech Transformation: AI, Investment, and Strategic Agendas
In recent days, the Panamanian government has promoted a National Agenda for Advanced Technologies, a comprehensive strategy aimed at positioning the country as a regional leader in semiconductors, microelectronics, and artificial intelligence. Launched on July 30, this initiative rests on six pillars—digital infrastructure, talent development, data governance and ethics, cybersecurity…
August 28, 20263 min readPanama Advances Digital Transformation with AI, Connectivity, and Tech Training
The Government of Panama has unveiled the National Agenda of Advanced Technologies, which includes the National AI Strategy and the Semiconductor Strategy. A National Commission for Critical and Emerging Technologies, along with an AI Subcommittee, has been established involving the state, academia, and the productive sector. Adding to this, Drake University will open a Data Analytics degree in…
August 27, 20263 min readStrategic Boost for Panama's Tech Ecosystem: Investment, AI, and Talent
The Government of Panama, supported by BID Invest, is executing a strategy to mobilize up to $1 billion in private investment without incurring public debt, enhancing finance access for SMEs in sectors such as digital infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing. By the first half of 2026, around $200 million were already committed. link This provides a strong foundation for new ventures and…
August 26, 20263 min readPanama Accelerates Digital Transformation: From AI Strategy to Startup Push and Satellite Connectivity
The Government of Panama has unveiled the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026‑2036, alongside an agenda for semiconductors and advanced technologies, as part of their vision to position the country as a "Reliable Innovation Hub in AI" in Latin America. This plan includes 53 actions spread across six pillars, supported by an institutional structure that unites academia, the public…
August 25, 20263 min readPanama Accelerates Digital Transformation: AI, Investment, and Local Solutions Empower Entrepreneurs and Businesses
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and BID Invest have announced a strategic partnership to mobilize up to US$1 billion in private investment in Panama. By the first half of 2026, approximately US$200 million had already been committed to new operations in high-potential sectors, including construction, tourism, logistics, digital infrastructure, and more. This infusion of financial and…
August 24, 20262 min readKey Boost for Panama's Tech Ecosystem: AI, Startups, and Events Converge
The recent release of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy aims to elevate Panama as a Reliable Innovation Hub for AI in Latin America, focused on attracting investment, strengthening national capabilities, and bolstering regional competitiveness (gacetaoficial.gob.pa). This initiative marks a decisive step towards comprehensive technological transformation. What happened: Botón…
August 23, 20262 min readPanama Fast-Tracks Digital Transformation: AI Strategy, Funding, and Capabilities
In recent weeks, Panama has unveiled the National Agenda for Advanced Technologies, an ambitious plan that combines a National AI Strategy with one for Microelectronics and Semiconductors, involving an investment of approximately $105 million. Additionally, it offers 10,000 scholarships to develop digital talent in AI, data, cloud computing, and cybersecurity newsdigitales and detailed in media…
August 21, 20263 min readPanama Strengthens Tech Ecosystem: Mobile Tender, AI Strategy, and Ethical Education
Panama has just opened an international tender to introduce a third mobile operator, a strategic decision aimed at boosting competition, expanding access to advanced networks — including 5G Stand Alone — and establishing the country as a regional digital hub, thanks to its robust infrastructure and stable economic environment ASEP Panama. 1. Progress in the National Artificial Intelligence…
August 20, 20262 min readPanama Speeds Up Tech Adoption: AI, Semiconductors, and Investment Fuel Growth
The government has launched the National Advanced Technologies Agenda 2026-2029, including a National AI Strategy and one for Microelectronics and Semiconductors. President José Raúl Mulino made the announcement, highlighting these technologies as central to the country's future ambitions to become a “reliable innovation hub for AI” in Latin America. Strategic pillars include infrastructure…
August 19, 20263 min readPanama Boosts Its Digital Transformation: Increasing Investment, AI, and Startup Support
Panama has officially joined Pax Silica, a U.S. State Department initiative, reinforcing its strategy to become a hub for technological investment and innovation. This move is crucial as it boosts international confidence in the country, promoting economic diversification by attracting high-value capital, strengthening local talent, and generating new jobs Panama strengthens investment and…
August 18, 20263 min readPanama Accelerates Tech Transformation: Investment, Connectivity, and Advanced Production
The Panamanian government has unveiled the National Agenda of Advanced Technologies with an investment of $105 million aimed at bolstering capabilities in semiconductors, microelectronics, and artificial intelligence. This strategy seeks to position the country as a regional hub for tech services, leveraging its logistical infrastructure, digital connectivity, and dollarized economy. Panama has…
August 17, 20263 min readPanama Boosts Tech Roadmap: AI, Semiconductors, and Entrepreneurial Capital
The Panamanian government has initiated two national strategies—one focused on artificial intelligence and the other on semiconductors and microelectronics—backed by a USD 105 million investment. These initiatives aim to strengthen professional training, attract investment, and integrate the country into global tech value chains by leveraging its logistical infrastructure, connectivity, and…
August 16, 20262 min readPanama Accelerates Its Tech Transformation: AI, Semiconductors, Pax Silica, and More
On July 30, Panama launched its National Strategies for Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors/Microelectronics with participation from key universities and industry players, establishing a clear and coordinated technological roadmap Telemetro and Infobae (telemetro.com). Simultaneously, the Subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence was formally established within the National Commission on…
August 14, 20263 min readPanama Fast-Tracks Tech Growth with AI, Startups, and Public Support Boost
In July 2026, Panama took a significant step by setting up the National Commission for Critical and Emerging Technologies (CNTCE), including the first AI Subcommittee chaired by Senacyt, with participation from government, academia, and the private sector. This marks the country's first formal mechanism to coordinate AI policy as a state affair, moving beyond isolated efforts…
August 13, 20263 min readPanama Advances AI Strategy, Strengthens Tech Ecosystem
On July 8, 2026, Panama officially launched the National Commission for Critical and Emerging Technologies (CNTCE) and its AI Subcommittee, established by Executive Decree No. 36 of May 7. This organization will bring together several key state sectors to coordinate AI public policies in a unified manner, moving away from the previous fragmented approach across academia, guilds, and private…
August 12, 20262 min readPanama Drives Digital Future with AI, Talent, and Tech Policies
Panama unveiled its National Agenda for Advanced Technologies on July 30, 2026, aiming to position itself as a regional hub focused on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and microelectronics, with engagement from the public sector, academia, and both local and international tech firms (senacyt.gob.pa). The announcement aligns with the government's completion of the National Commission for…
August 11, 20262 min readPanama Takes a Leap Forward: Launch of National Advanced Technologies Agenda Boosts AI Initiatives
On July 30, 2026, Panama launched its National Advanced Technologies Agenda, a state program that encompasses the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and the Semiconductor and Microelectronics Strategy. This initiative aims to position the country as a regional hub in industries poised to shape global economic development, drawing on pillars such as talent development, digital…
August 10, 20262 min readPanama Strengthens Tech Roadmap: AI, Regulation and Investment in Focus
Panama has made a significant move by establishing the National Commission for Critical and Emerging Technologies and its subcommittee on Artificial Intelligence through Executive Decree No. 36 dated May 7, 2026. This initiative reflects a strategic state vision to coordinate the development, adoption, and responsible use of emerging technologies, including AI, beyond political cycles…
August 9, 20263 min readPanama Drives Digital Transformation: AI, Investments, and Key Events
The most significant initiative in recent days was the official launch on July 30, 2026, of the National Advanced Technologies Agenda. This state strategy aims to position Panama as a “Reliable Hub of Innovation in Artificial Intelligence in Latin America,” centered around six pillars: from digital infrastructure and talent development to ethical governance and investment attraction in sectors…
August 8, 20262 min readInvestment, Regulations, and Innovation: Panama’s Growing Tech Ecosystem
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has partnered with BID Invest in a strategic alliance that aims to mobilize up to US$1 billion in private investment in key projects focusing on digital infrastructure, renewable energy, SMEs, and financial services without incurring public debt or requiring sovereign guarantees. Nearly US$200 million in new operations were approved in the first half of…
August 6, 20263 min readPanama Fast-Tracks Digital Transformation: Recent Advancements and Opportunities for the Tech Ecosystem
In July and June 2026, Panama launched several pivotal initiatives underscoring a strong push toward technological modernization. The establishment of the National Commission of Critical and Emerging Technologies (CNTCE), along with an Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee, marks a significant leap towards a coordinated public policy strategy in AI (presidencia.gob.pa). Meanwhile, the National…
August 5, 20263 min readPanama Strengthens its AI and Tech Strategy as a Development Pillar
Panama has officially launched its National Commission on Critical and Emerging Technologies (CNTCE), and within it, a Subcommission on Artificial Intelligence (AI), solidifying a state policy for technological development. This installation, formalized on July 8, 2026, represents the first coordination mechanism among government, academia, and the private sector in AI matters, integrating key…
August 4, 20262 min readPanama Accelerates Technological Transformation with Digital Education, AI, and Resilient Infrastructure
In June, the government launched Talent Up Panama, an initiative providing up to 10,000 scholarships for training in artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and technological leadership. This collaboration between Google Cloud, the Technological University of Panama, and the IDB aims to prepare local talent for the digital economy and facilitate access to global…
August 3, 20261 min readPanama Boosts Its Tech Future with AI, Cybersecurity, and Connectivity
On July 22, 2026, the National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT) announced the official launch set for July 30 of the National Agenda for Advanced Technologies, which will be broadcast internationally on YouTube. This strategy focuses on advancing artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and microelectronics, aiming to position Panama as a regional hub for tech…
August 2, 20262 min readPanama: This Week in Residential Construction and Architecture
The highlight of the week is the release of a comprehensive construction cost guide for Panama, updated for 2026. It provides real figures per square meter based on the area and level of finish, covering from mid-range housing to premium coastal projects, and breaks down nine budget lines beyond construction (land, design, permits, supervision, contingency, furniture, pool, landscaping) PMG…
August 1, 20262 min readPanama Boosts Tech Drive with Institutional Innovation and Strategic Financing
President José Raúl Mulino's administration took a strategic leap this week by establishing the National Commission for Critical and Emerging Technologies (CNTCE) and the AI Subcommittee, through Executive Decree No. 36 dated May 7, 2026. These bodies bring together key players from the public, academic, and business sectors to coordinate policies that drive the development, adoption, and…
August 1, 20262 min readPanama Welcomes Third Mobile Operator and Satellite Networks This Week
The National Authority of Public Services (ASEP) launched a public tender this week to grant a Personal Communications Service (PCS) concession in the 3,500-3,540 MHz band with 40 MHz available under TDD scheme, valid for 20 years. This paves the way for a third mobile operator in the country—an unprecedented move that could create real competition in mobile pricing and services. The focus is on…
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