Regarding policies for production transformation, the Estrategia Nacional de Desarrollo 2030 was established to promote an inclusive, innovative and sustainable economy by integrating technology into industry, developing skills for a dynamic labour market and strengthening innovation capacity. To co‑ordinate these efforts, the Cabinet of Innovation and Digital Development was created. Particularly noteworthy among its initiatives are the Política Nacional de Innovación 2030 (PNI) and the Estrategia Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial (ENIA), both launched in 2022. The PNI focuses on enriching human capital and investing in innovation through projects such as the Centres of Excellence in Research and Development, the Digital Transformation Training Programme and the National Network of Public-Private Incubators. The ENIA aims to position the country as a regional leader in artificial intelligence through three main initiatives: the Smart Government Programme, the Talent and Innovation Hub, and the Data Hub.
Regarding public financing mechanisms for production transformation, the innovation cabinet created the Fondo de Apoyo a la Innovación (FAI) to co-finance technology transfers, technical assistance and patents for programmes of the PNI. The FAI uses funding from the state and the private sector as well as international financial assistance. The Fondo Nacional de Innovación y Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico, meanwhile, allocates funding from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology to promote scientific knowledge in universities and research centres. Among international financing sources, the Inter-American Development Bank provided a loan of USD 300 million to boost productivity and innovation in the Dominican Republic, and the United States International Development Finance Corporation approved more than USD 240 million in loans to boost small, sustainable or women-led companies. Finally, the Caribbean Council secured USD 6.5 billion for infrastructure modernisation in the country.
In terms of international partnerships for production transformation, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Country Programme for the Dominican Republic 2025‑2028 provides a roadmap for promoting industrial transformation with inclusivity and support for micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises (MSMEs). An agreement with the World Intellectual Property Organization established two intellectual property training institutions in the country as well as further support for MSMEs. With the European Union (EU), the government of Germany and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, the DINÁMICA II Initiative, part of the Global Gateway framework, is providing more than half a million dollars in seed capital to 49 enterprises with high growth potential, focusing on digitalisation and sustainability. In addition, the European Union-Dominican Republic partnership has allocated more than USD 1.2 billion in the last 30 years to foster inclusive and sustainable development. The EU-LAC Digital Alliance promotes the productive digitalisation of the country.