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Strategic pillar
Support & Empower
Empower high-potential technology startups from the Dominican Republic and Caribbean region to expand into the U.S. market.
Outcome
Market entry readiness
Signal
DR + Caribbean founders
International Innovation Hub of Boston
TALENTHAS NOBOUNDARIES
We build the bridge for global innovation - connecting Boston's world-class ecosystem with the Dominican Republic.
// Origin
The Innovation Bridge
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Our Mission
We foster collaboration with Boston's innovation community and strengthen partnerships that support entrepreneurship, education, and economic growth in the Dominican Republic.
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Our Impact
We develop educational programs and workforce strategies that enhance skills and expertise, providing entrepreneurs with global trade training.
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Innovation Partners
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Annual Events
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Countries Bridged
85+
Community Leaders
// Vision
The Bridge In Motion
IIHOB bridges the knowledge gap between the Dominican Republic and Boston by accelerating collaboration, scientific exchange, technical research, education, and economic development.
// Leadership
The Board
// Events
Our Events
upcoming
May 19, 2026
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Lawrence Performing Arts Center at Lawrence High School
The Future of Lawrence in the Age of AI
A City of Lawrence community conversation on artificial intelligence, schools, workforce, neighborhoods, and the next frontier for a mill city built on innovation.
Attend EventFEATURED
// More Events
To be announced
upcomingBoston / DR network
Next IIHOB Innovation Event
August 26, 2025
recent5:30 - 9:00 PM EST
Cigar & Rum Night
// Our Partners
Powered by Collaboration
A cross-sector network connecting innovation, education, finance, media, government, and community impact between Boston and the Dominican Republic.
Innovation ecosystem
Massachusetts Innovation Network
Media partner
Univision
Strategic advisory
Benchmark Strategies
Financial institution
Banreservas
Education partner
Dearborn STEM Academy
Life sciences network
MassBio
Technology community
Dominicans in Tech
Institutional partner
Dominican Consulate in Boston
Academic partner
Tufts University
Education system
Boston Public Schools
Community media
Hablemos
Technology and telecom
INDOTEL
Business partner
J. Calnan & Associates
Media network
iHeartMedia
Civic partner
City of Boston
Foundation partner
Pedro Martinez Foundation
Financial partner
First Citizens Bank
Financial partner
Webster Bank
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In the News
April 1, 2025
IIHOB • April 1, 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu and IIHOB visit Dearborn STEM Academy
A special pre-college scholarship announcement connected civic leadership, education, and innovation pathways for young talent.
FEATURED
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// Apply
Join The Effort
We are seeking individuals and stakeholders to join the effort. Choose the path that best fits your role and start building with the IIHOB ecosystem.
Application Track
Startup Founder
Bring your venture from local momentum to cross-border scale.
Equity-free acceleration support
Mentorship from Boston ecosystem
Strategic market-entry guidance
// Contact
Get In Touch
Tell us your inquiry and we will route it to the right team. We are building bridges through meaningful collaboration.