Dominican Republic’s 10th Entrepreneurs Fair opens in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s 10th Entrepreneurs Fair officially opened Thursday at Downtown Center in Santo Domingo, celebrating a decade of promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and the development of new businesses.

The opening ceremony was led by Tourism Minister David Collado, businessman José Luis “Pepín” Corripio, and business leader Ligia Bonetti, who reaffirmed their support for the initiative and its goal of turning business ideas into opportunities.

Under the slogan “Your project can be the next big story,” this year’s fair offers entrepreneurs access to prizes of up to RD$3 million, along with training, professional advice, and connections to help develop their businesses.

Participants can receive free legal, financial, and advertising guidance, as well as assistance with company formation, marketing, social media, and promotional strategies. The event also features conferences, panels, product exhibitions, and free booths for selected entrepreneurs.

The fair will also host the selection of the Pepín Corripio Award for Dominican Entrepreneur, recognizing entrepreneurs for innovation, perseverance, and their contribution to the country’s economic development.