Ciencia Puerto Rico

What Ciencia Puerto Rico does

Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR) is a private nonprofit organization founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that operates as a community-driven science communication, education, and engagement platform. It serves three primary constituencies — Puerto Rican K-12 students and educators, the island's scientists and researchers (including diaspora), and the broader Puerto Rican general public — through three core operating units: Public Engagement in Science, K-12 Science Education, and Scientific Talent and Leadership Development. The organization's stated mission is to democratize access to science, transform science education, and empower individuals with scientific knowledge, and it operates under a 2026-2031 strategic plan with 1-10 employees.

The underlying technology is a web-based community platform with member database, profiles, online messaging, and digital content management, with all content licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Puerto Rico License. The product portfolio includes the core CienciaPR network platform, the Catálogo de Recursos Educativos (a catalog of thousands of expert-reviewed educational resources), the Semillas de Triunfo mentorship program, For Girls in Science-PR, Ciencia Boricua TV (YouTube), the Colección de Latinas en STEM, the ReCiTe museum/center network, the Manual de Reflexividad, the Científicos al Servicio school-visit program, and a membership system for individuals and organizations. Named brand identities (six registered) and partnership infrastructure with UPR campuses, Yale Ciencia Academy, NSF, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, and L'Oréal anchor program delivery.

The business model is donation- and grant-dependent rather than commercial: revenue streams comprise membership fees (individual and organizational), individual and recurring donations, fundraising campaigns, corporate and philanthropic sponsorships, merchandise sales via an online store, Amazon publication sales, and advertising/sponsorships. Specific membership pricing is not publicly disclosed, and there are no paying enterprise customers. Marketing is community-led via the website, YouTube, social media channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters, news coverage, and member referrals, with the network itself functioning as the primary acquisition channel. The organization participates in externally curated visibility programs (IF/THEN Collection, FIFA World Cup North Texas exhibit) and partners with allied nonprofits (Para la Naturaleza, Museo del Reciclaje, Alianza para la Investigación Clínica y Traslacional) to extend reach.

Name

Ciencia Puerto Rico

Legal name

CienciaPR (Ciencia Puerto Rico)

Website

https://cienciapr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ciencia Puerto Rico is a San Juan-based nonprofit founded in 2006 that operates a web platform connecting Puerto Rican scientists, K-12 educators, students, and the public through science education, public engagement, and scientific talent development programs.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Individual and organizational membership subscriptions providing access to the CienciaPR network and community
2. Individual Donations: One-time donations from individuals supporting the mission
3. Recurring Donations: Recurring donation programs for ongoing supporter engagement
4. Fundraising Campaigns: Campaign-based fundraising initiatives including donation matching programs
5. Corporate and Philanthropic Donations: Sponsorships and donations from corporations and foundations
6. Store and Publications Sales: Sales of merchandise through online store and publications on Amazon
7. Ads and Sponsorships: Advertising and sponsorship opportunities on the platform

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR) is an independent nonprofit that operates a web-based community platform connecting scientists, educators, students, and science enthusiasts across Puerto Rico and the diaspora. The organization delivers its mission through three core units — Public Engagement in Science, K-12 Science Education, and Scientific Talent and Leadership Development — offering mentorship programs, expert-reviewed educational resources, public engagement initiatives, science communication content, and museum network coordination.

Product overview

Ciencia Puerto Rico operates as a science communication and education platform comprising a core online community platform with integrated modules for K-12 STEM education, public science engagement, and scientific talent development. The main CienciaPR platform enables member profiles and networking, supplemented by educational programs like Semillas de Triunfo and For Girls in Science-PR, public engagement initiatives including Ciencia y Solidaridad and CienciaCoLab, professional development through the Scientific Talent and Leadership Unit with programs like Yale Ciencia Academy, and content platforms such as Ciencia Boricua TV, the Latinas in STEM Collection, and the Educational Resources Catalog. The organization also maintains a network of science museums (ReCiTe) and offers membership for both individuals and organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CienciaPR Membership System Individual and organizational membership system that gives members access to the CienciaPR network, member profiles, networking tools, and collaboration opportunities with scientists, educators, and science enthusiasts across Puerto Rico.
• Catálogo de Recursos Educativos (Educational Resources Catalog) Catalog of thousands of expert-reviewed educational resources created by scientists and educators in the CienciaPR network, used by K-12 teachers and students across Puerto Rico to access quality science education content.
• Semillas de Triunfo (Seeds of Success) Mentorship and STEM leadership program for K-12 students, with a particular focus on girls, supporting science education, community outreach projects, and development of future scientific leaders.
• For Girls in Science-PR Program that supports women in STEM through mentorship, exposure opportunities, and hands-on experiences, aimed at strengthening the next generation of female scientists in Puerto Rico.
• Ciencia Boricua TV YouTube-based video channel that produces science communication content highlighting the work of Puerto Rican scientists, science impact stories, and educational videos for the general public.
• Manual de Reflexividad (Reflexivity Workbook) Workbook supporting reflective and inclusive facilitation practices for participants in CienciaPR's science engagement programs.
• Colección de Latinas en STEM (Latinas in STEM Collection) Archive celebrating and showcasing Latina women in STEM fields, providing role models and visibility for women scientists of Puerto Rican and Latin American heritage.
• Red de Museos y Centros de Ciencia y Tecnología de Puerto Rico (ReCiTe) Network coordinating science and technology museums and centers across Puerto Rico, strengthening the island's scientific education ecosystem.
• CienciaPR Online Store and Amazon Publications Direct sales of CienciaPR-branded merchandise through the organization's online store and publications distributed through the Amazon marketplace, supporting fundraising for the nonprofit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47,000+ community members impacted by Semillas de Triunfo student science outreach projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Fideicomiso para Ciencia, Tecnología e Investigación de Puerto RicocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Science Trust hosted the launch event for ReCiTe (Red de Museos y Centros de Ciencia y Tecnología de Puerto Rico). The Trust operates Science City and manages 10+ programs supporting science, innovation, and economic development in Puerto Rico. Founded in 2004.
• FIFA World Cup North Texas Organizing CommitteenotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit: Game Changers at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas, featuring Puerto Rican women in STEM.
• UPR-IPERTnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Certification program partnership with Universidad de Puerto Rico Institute for Particle Science and Emerging Research Technologies.
• Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor academic partner with multiple collaborations including UPR Mayagüez (RUM) student programs, UPR Río Piedras, UPR Medical Sciences Campus. Hosts Yale Ciencia Academy and UPR-IPERT certification programs.
• IF/THEN Collection / Lyda Hill PhilanthropiesnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership featuring Semillas de Triunfo participants as statues in the IF/THEN Collection, the largest collection of real women in STEM statues, reaching millions globally.
• Yale Ciencia AcademynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific talent development program providing mentorship and support for Puerto Rican scientists.
• National Science Foundation (NSF)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program supporting Puerto Rican students. Three UPR Mayagüez students received fellowships worth approximately $159,000 each.
• Para la NaturalezaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConservation organization and member of the CienciaPR network. Operates visitor centers throughout Puerto Rico promoting ecological awareness.
• Museo del Reciclaje IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnvironmental education nonprofit and member of the CienciaPR network. Promotes education, responsible consumption, and community participation in sustainable practices.
• Alianza para la Investigación Clínica y TraslacionalnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsland-wide research network led by UPR Medical Sciences Campus in partnership with Universidad Central del Caribe and Ponce Health Sciences University. Supported by NIGMS grant.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CienciaprOrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/cienciapr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ciencia-puerto-rico
• Instagraminstagram.com/cienciapr
• Xx.com/cienciapr

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