The Minister noted that ‘it is envisaged that TIP will be home to major technology players and perhaps a place where groundbreaking innovative ideas emerge. Very importantly and in line with the top Science and Technology Parks in the world, Tamana will have a unique blend of environmental appeal along with industrialization. … one of its largest tenants, The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), …will offer research and development facilities, as well as a pool of industry specialists who can be harnessed to attain the highest standards of performance required to be globally competitive. Furthermore, the presence of UTT at Tamana will create the necessary synergies between industry and academia required for cutting-edge research and managing innovation and intellectual property’.
In addition to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Tamana will offer unique investment opportunities in other ICT areas such as Software Development and Animation, as well as High-value Manufacturing. The Trade and Industry Minister stated that ‘the main goal for the TIP at this time is to ensure its full operationalization through tenanting. In this regard, as part of the thrust to diversify the economy towards industries outside of the energy sector, the core activities of TIP will be focused around the following sectors: ICT – 4 lots have been provisionally allocated; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) – 2 lots have been provisionally allocated; Data processing / centres – 4 lots have been provisionally allocated; Animation and software development – 3 lots have been provisionally allocated; High value manufacturing / assembly – 3 lots have been provisionally allocated; and Financial Services – 5 lots have been provisionally allocated’. The Trade and Industry Minister expressed confidence that the Tamana InTech Park will aid in the ultimate goal of diversification, while placing Trinidad and Tobago as the premier investment destination of the region.