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Strengthening will boost competitiveness in the aquaculture-fishing, wood-furniture and agro-industrial chains. The Ministry of Production (PRODUCE), through the Technological Institute of Production (ITP), has expanded and strengthened the Network of Productive Innovation and Technology Transfer Centers (CITE) in various regions of the country, including Lima, Ucayali, Callao and San Martin. This expansion incorporates new specialized services, with the aim of improving the technical and productive capacity of micro and small enterprises (MYPE), thus allowing greater access to cutting-edge technology.
Innovation and growth for MYPE
The Vice Minister of MYPE and Industry, Cesar Quispe Lujan, highlighted the importance of this evolution: This expansion of the CITEs competencies is key to promoting innovation and quality in MYPE. We want entrepreneurs from the different productive chains to have access to technology to improve their products and access new markets. In this way, we contribute to the productive development of the regions.
Expansion of services
The CITEpesquero, Acuicola y Agroindustrial Callao has expanded its range of services, providing support to the aquaculture chain for species such as shrimp, scallop, rainbow trout and tilapia. In addition, it incorporates assistance for strategic agroindustrial products, such as sacha inchi, camu camu, blueberry, capsicum, avocado and purple corn. This expansion, formalized by Resolution No. 016-2024-ITP/PCD, positions the CITE with advanced capabilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories in microbiology, biotechnology and sensory analysis, among others.
For its part, the CITEproductivo Pucallpa in Ucayali has extended its coverage to new agroindustrial chains such as cocoa, banana, coffee and camu camu, as well as aquaculture species such as paiche, paco and gamitana. This expansion responds to the growing demand from agro-industrial production units and aquaculture farmers, as established by Resolution No. 013-2024-ITP/PCD.
On the other hand, the San Martin CITEproductivo, formerly known as the Ahuashiyacu fishing CITEacuicola, has also expanded its portfolio of services for value chains such as cocoa, coffee, banana, coconut, lemon, sacha inchi, palm oil and rice, to serve the thousands of agro-industrial MSMEs in the region. Vice Minister Quispe Lujan reaffirmed the governments commitment: Our priority is to strengthen the local economy through technological innovation and training. San Martin has great potential for sustainable development, and this expansion will contribute to the success of its entrepreneurs.
Finally, the CITEmadera y del Mueble in Lima has integrated new furniture design services, quality testing and good practice courses for manufacturers of office, school and medical furniture. In 2024, this center provided more than 5,900 specialized services to 521 clients, highlighting its impact on the furniture industry.
Commitment to sustainable development
With these service expansions, PRODUCE reinforces its commitment to improving competitiveness, optimizing production processes, and generating greater value in the countrys strategic chains. The new capabilities include technological training, quality and safety management, contributing to the sustainable and equitable development of MSMEs in Peru.
