AIRD - BID - FOMIN

What AIRD - BID - FOMIN does

The Clúster de Productos de Belleza Dominicano is a Dominican Republic industry cluster association that operates under the Programa de Innovación Industrial AIRD-BID, co-sponsored by the Asociación de Industrias de la República Dominicana (AIRD) and funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB/BID) through its Multilateral Investment Fund (FOMIN). The cluster serves as a coordinating body for Dominican cosmetics, beauty, and personal care product manufacturers — including laboratories (e.g., Laboratorios MK, Laboratorios Noruel, Laboratorios Rivas, Laboratorios Union, Laboratorio Capilo Español, Laboratorio Henna Queen, Laboratorios JM Rodríguez, Laboratorios Rysell, Q&S Laboratorios), cosmetics manufacturers (Boé Cosmetics, Halka Industrial), and industrial suppliers (Atractiva Dominicana, Inesa). Its functional role is to provide collective international promotion, trade show representation, networking, and knowledge sharing to its members, addressing limited international visibility and market access for small and medium Dominican beauty product manufacturers.

The cluster does not sell a unified technology product or generate commercial revenue. Its core assets are its institutional backing (AIRD and BID/FOMIN), its member network of independent Dominican beauty companies, and its promotional channels: a WordPress blog (airdbelleza.wordpress.com), a Twitter account (@airdbelleza), a FeedBurner email subscription, and participation in events such as the San Juan Beauty Show (November 2009). No proprietary technology, software platform, API, or product line is disclosed; the cluster functions as a non-profit industry association program rather than a commercial enterprise, with Cluster Manager Sheilly Núñez overseeing communications and member engagement.

Because it is a publicly-funded industry cluster rather than a for-profit company, there is no standard business model in the traditional sense. The cluster does not disclose pricing, fees, or revenue mechanics; it is supported by FOMIN grant funding and AIRD institutional infrastructure. Its go-to-market motion consists of trade show participation, content marketing via the blog and social channels, and direct coordination among member companies. There is no headcount trend, revenue figure, or funding round data in the source material beyond the FOMIN program relationship, and the entity's legal form is not explicitly stated in the input.

Name

AIRD - BID - FOMIN

Legal name

Clúster de Productos de Belleza Dominicano - Programa de Innovación Industrial AIRD-BID

Website

https://airdbelleza.wordpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Clúster de Productos de Belleza Dominicano is a non-profit industry cluster association under the AIRD-BID Industrial Innovation Program that coordinates international promotion, trade shows, and networking for Dominican cosmetics manufacturers, beauty laboratories, and personal care suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beauty Industry Cluster / Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Beauty & Drugstore Beauty Distribution (CRAOAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Field Sales & Brand Ambassador Programs (MPAAAJAG)

Keywords

• Beauty products cluster
• Cosmetics industry association
• Trade show promotion
• Industrial innovation program
• Cluster networking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Clúster de Productos de Belleza Dominicano is an industry association program that aggregates Dominican beauty product manufacturers (cosmetics, personal care, and laboratory companies) to collectively promote their products in international markets. It facilitates cluster networking, organizes participation in trade shows such as the San Juan Beauty Show (November 1-2, 2009), and supports industrial innovation under the AIRD-BID program backed by the Inter-American Development Bank's Multilateral Investment Fund (FOMIN).

Product overview

The Clúster de Productos de Belleza Dominicano is an industry cluster association under the AIRD-BID Industrial Innovation Program. It does not offer a unified technology product; rather, it serves as a coordinating body for Dominican beauty product companies including cosmetics manufacturers (Boé Cosmetics, Halka Industrial), laboratories (Laboratorio Capilo Español, Laboratorio Henna Queen, Laboratorios JM Rodríguez, Laboratorios MK, Laboratorios Noruel, Laboratorios Rivas, Laboratorios Rysell, Laboratorios Union, Q & S Laboratorios), and suppliers (atractivadominicana, Inesa). The organization facilitates exhibitions, networking, and industrial innovation for its member companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clúster de Productos de Belleza Dominicano (industry cluster membership program) An industry cluster association program that brings together Dominican cosmetics manufacturers, hair-care laboratories, and industrial beauty suppliers (including Atractiva Dominicana, Boé Cosmetics, Halka Industrial, Inesa, Laboratorio Capilo Español, Laboratorio Henna Queen, Laboratorios JM Rodríguez, Laboratorios MK, Laboratorios Noruel, Laboratorios Rivas, Laboratorios Rysell, Laboratorios Union, and Q & S Laboratorios) for collective international promotion and industrial innovation.
• San Juan Beauty Show (Primera Exhibición de Productos de Belleza Dominicanos) Cluster-organized and participated trade exhibition showcasing Dominican beauty products to international buyers and industry professionals, with a dedicated photo gallery on the cluster's blog documenting the November 1-2, 2009 event.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AIRD (Asociación de Industrias de la República Dominicana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIRD (Dominican Association of Industries) is the parent organization and co-sponsor of the Cluster de Productos de Belleza Dominicano. AIRD provides institutional backing, industry network access, and operational infrastructure for the cluster's activities under the Industrial Innovation Program.
• Miembros del Cluster - Atractiva DominicanacoreOthers
• Miembros del Cluster - Boé CosmeticscoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.boecosmetics.com
• Miembros del Cluster - Halka IndustrialcoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.hk-industrial.com
• Miembros del Cluster - InesacoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.inesa.com.do
• Miembros del Cluster - Laboratorio Capilo EspañolcoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.capilo.com.do
• Miembros del Cluster - Laboratorio Henna QueencoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.labhennaqueen.com
• Miembros del Cluster - Laboratorios JM RodríguezcoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.laboratoriosjmrodriguez.com
• Miembros del Cluster - Laboratorios MK (Vital & MK)coreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.vitalymk.com
• Miembros del Cluster - Laboratorios NoruelcoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.noruel.com
• Miembros del Cluster - Laboratorios RivascoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.laboratoriosrivas.do
• Miembros del Cluster - Laboratorios RysellcoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.rysell.com
• Miembros del Cluster - Laboratorios UnioncoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.laboratoriosunion.com
• Miembros del Cluster - Q & S LaboratorioscoreOthersMember company of the Dominican Beauty Products Cluster. Website: www.qyslaboratorios.com

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cámara de la Industria Cosmética y de Aseo de la ANDI: Colombian cosmetics and personal care industry chamber within ANDI. Comparable as a Latin American national trade association for cosmetics manufacturers, focused on industry promotion, innovation, and internationalization.
• ABIHPEC (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Higiene Pessoal, Perfumaria e Cosméticos): Brazil's national cosmetics and personal care industry trade association, the largest in Latin America. Directly comparable as a regional beauty industry trade association that promotes member companies, organizes trade events, and represents the sector with public authorities.
• Cosmetic Valley (France): French industry cluster dedicated to cosmetics, fragrances, and personal care. Comparable as a beauty industry cluster that supports member companies through innovation, networking, and international promotion, sharing a similar cluster-based model.
• Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Productos Cosméticos (CANIPEC): Mexican cosmetics industry chamber. Comparable as a Latin American national trade association that represents cosmetics manufacturers, supports international promotion, and engages in regulatory and trade advocacy for its members.

Regional players

• Caribbean Export Development Agency: Regional trade and investment promotion agency for the Caribbean. Comparable as a regional entity that supports Caribbean businesses in accessing international markets, including the cosmetics and personal care sector.

Broad incumbents

• Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA): UK trade association for the cosmetics, toiletry, and perfumery industry. Comparable as a mature beauty industry association that supports member internationalization, regulatory compliance, and industry promotion.
• Personal Care Products Council (PCPC): US-based national trade association representing the cosmetics and personal care industry. Comparable as a broad incumbent beauty industry association providing advocacy, technical support, and international market access for member companies.
• Cosmetica Italia: Italian national trade association for the cosmetics industry, representing over 600 member companies. Comparable as an established, larger beauty industry trade association with international promotion, trade show (Cosmoprof), and innovation programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/airdbelleza
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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