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Exposing talent to a world-class innovation ecosystem. Silicon Dorp is an idea that is meant to enable Suriname to integrate into an innovation ecosystem. Imagine the best of Silicon Valley as an eco-system and the (current and future) best of Suriname into one ecosystem. The foundation currently consists of 2 ecosystem builders, Rajiv Hieralal and Diego Ameerali. The vision is expand this in a decentralized movement of builders focused on creating this wider ecosystem.
SDG Alignment: While all SDGs are relevant and have their own merit, Silicon Dorp will have an emphasis on contributing to the following SDG’s: 8: Economic Growth 17: Partnerships
#8 and #17 will be the foundational SDGs through which we will execute all activities to pave the way for
For years, Suriname has relied on diminishing returns industries to sustain its economy. Silicon Dorp, as an innovation ecosystem, will integrate the best in Suriname culturally, biodiversity, technologically to nurture a self-sustaining system based on increasing returns industries.