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Who Are We?​

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The National Institute for Advanced Scientific Research in Information and Communication Technologies (INDICATIC), is an association of public interest (AIP) with legal status duly registered and recognized that begins operations on October 4, 2019.

The National Institute for Advanced Scientific Research in Information and Communication Technologies, INDICATIC AIPwas proposed with similar expectations to the development demonstrated by INDICASAT AIP in the biosciences area. INDICASAT AIP in the area of biosciences.

The legal nature of the institution is to be a legal instrument that gives administrative and financial viability to the development of R&D activities in high Information and Communication Technology.

INDICATIC AIP

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INDICATIC AIP as a research center focuses mainly on technological development and research for applied purposes, but without excluding the possibilities of basic research projects, technological improvements and situation analysis.

The strategy envisaged for INDICATIC AIP is to recruit national and international talent for initial leadership, based on researchers with proven international track records, to foster the autonomy of the laboratory, but also its connection to the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Plan, and to introduce an incentive plus accountability scheme that promotes excellence of international caliber.

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Transformation and development of the country

INDICATIC AIP also serves to provide interested talent with the opportunity to train and collaborate with high-level specialists. The knowledge generated by INDICATIC AIP will help the development of Panamanian society and the productive transformation of the country by fostering the creation of innovative and competitive knowledge companies.

The National Institute for Advanced Scientific Research in Information and Communication Technologies has a legal basis based on Article 39 of the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, Articles 64 and 69 of the Civil Code, Law 38 of July 31, 2000, Law 19 of May 3, 2010, amended by Law 70 of November 24, 2015, Law 39 of August 8, 2018, and its regulations included in Executive Law No. 225 of December 28, 2018.

Mission and Vision INDICATIC AIP

Mission and vision

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Our Goals

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General Objective

INDICATIC AIP is constituted as a Public Interest Association, whose main objective is to bring Panama closer to the frontier of Science, Technology, and Innovation in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Our INDICATIC AIP Objectives

Specific objectives

  • To recruit high performance and quality researchers and technologists to perform cutting-edge research and development (R&D) work at INDICATIC AIP.

  • To develop knowledge, advanced technology, and appropriate technology.

  • To create an enabling environment for cutting-edge research and development (R&D).

  • Contribute to the development of a country's R&D agenda.

  • To open an agile space for the insertion or reinsertion of high-quality talent and productivity in research and development (R&D).

  • To help train high-level human resources in areas related to information and communication technologies.

  • Support the productive transformation of the country by participating in the creation of an environment that fosters the creation of more innovative and competitive knowledge-based companies.

  • To acquire informed criteria on emerging technologies.

  • Contribute to disseminate the most important aspects of technological possibilities.

Board of Directors

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The Board of Directors of the Public Interest Association INDICATIC AIP is formed by the National Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Senacyt), Technological University of Panama (UTP), City of Knowledge Foundation (FCDS), Panamanian Chamber of Information Technology, Innovation and Telecommunications (CAPATEC) and the National Authority for Government Innovation (AIG).

    Dr. Eduardo Ortega Barría
    President
    National Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation
      Dr. Omar Aizpurúa
      Vice-president
      Technological University of Panama
        Prof. Jorge R. Arosemena R.
        Secretary
        City of Knowledge Foundation
          José Cuervo
          Treasurer
          Panamanian Chamber of Information Technology, Innovation and Telecommunications
            Luis Oliva
            Member
            National Authority for Government Innovation
              Dr. Philippe Aniorté
              Director
              National Institute for Advanced Scientific Research in Information and Communication Technologies

              Organizational structure

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              temp structure

              Transparency

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              Executive Order No. 26

              Amending Executive Decree No. 265 of December 28, 2018, regulating Law 3 9 of August 8, 2018, which regulates the creation of public interest partnerships

              Law 39 of August 2018

              El objetivo de esta ley es regular la creación de las asociaciones de interés público

              Financial Statements 2022

              We publish our audited financial statements as part of our commitment to transparency and accountability.

              Financial Statements 2023

              The financial statements reflect the economic situation and the management of INDICATIC AIP's resources, in order to ensure transparency and accountability to society.

              Financial Statements 2024

              The purpose of publishing financial statements is to provide clear and accessible information on the use of institutional resources, ensuring transparency in management.

              Estados Financieros 2025

              Informe de los estados financieros auditados del periodo 2025. Los datos presentados reflejan la gestión de los recursos destinados al funcionamiento y cumplimiento de los objetivos institucionales de INDICATIC AIP durante este año.

              Law 39 of August 2018

              El objetivo de esta ley es regular la creación de las asociaciones de interés público

              Team

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                Dr. Philippe Aniorté
                Director
                  Dr. Agustin Guerra
                  Researcher
                    Dr. José Robles
                    Researcher
                      Dr. Milagros Jaén Vargas
                      Researcher
                        Dra. Irina Falconett
                        Researcher
                          Mgtr. Jaime González
                          Researcher
                            Didia Díaz Vargas
                            Gestora de Proyectos
                              Kevin Chaw
                              Lab Manager
                                José Jaén Jaén
                                Software Developer
                                  Katherine Gálvez
                                  Asistente Técnica de Ingeniería
                                    Ing. David Rodríguez
                                    Asistente de Laboratorio
                                      Ing. Asael Espinosa Vargas
                                      Engineering Technical Assistant
                                        Rosa Romero
                                        Jefa de Contabilidad
                                          Noris Bieberach
                                          Encargada de Compras
                                            Virginia Santamaría
                                            Asistente Ejecutiva | Recursos Humanos
                                              Fernando Sánchez
                                              Asistente de Contabilidad
                                                Alma Rivera
                                                Comunicadora

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