Jalisco seeks Asian investments in semiconductors and automotive sectors

Guadalajara, Jalisco. To consolidate Jalisco's position as the "Silicon Valley of Latin America" ​​and a key player in the strategic sectors of semiconductor design, automotive, and technological manufacturing, a delegation of business leaders and state officials began a working tour of Taiwan and Japan.

The delegation, led by Governor Pablo Lemus, seeks to highlight the competitive advantages this state offers for investment.

"We are reaching important agreements, above all, so that Jalisco continues to consolidate itself as an oasis of investment in semiconductors, but also in the automotive industry," said Governor Pablo Lemus, after meeting with executives from electronics companies in Taiwan.

"We're going to bring very good news for our state, but above all, for the future of our people, with more, much better-paying jobs; and with this, Jalisco continues to consolidate itself, not only as the Silicon Valley of Latin America, but as the land of technology, human, social, and technological development," Lemus Navarro emphasized, without providing further details of the agreements reached.

Quality

The Jalisco governor stated that one of the main attractions for attracting Asian investment is the quality of the workforce at local universities, with more than 20,000 engineers graduating each year in the state.

During the first day of activities across the Asian continent, the topic of electromobility was also addressed, a commitment by the state government to more sustainable mobility in the state.

For her part, the head of the Ministry of Economic Development (Sedeco), Cindy Blanco Ochoa, highlighted the interest of Taiwanese companies in developing a more specialized agenda, such as design and research with a long-term vision.

"We were looking at different companies in the field of electromobility, semiconductors, and trying to ensure that Jalisco continues to be a place focused on design, but also on growing in the supply chain," explained Cindy Blanco.

During the working meetings, he added, they seek to understand the needs of companies interested in bringing their projects to the state.

Jalisco officials mentioned that the delegation will continue with working meetings at technology and innovation companies, where they will present the competitive advantages Jalisco offers, such as strategic connectivity, specialized talent, infrastructure, labor peace, legal certainty, public safety, and a clear long-term vision.

Furthermore, they commented, the state has generated a technological ecosystem that attracts the attention of Taiwanese companies, which have found competitive advantages in the entity.

The members of the Jalisco delegation highlighted the coordinated work between government, businesses, and academia to strengthen the state, attract greater investment, and improve the quality of life for the entire population.

The delegation also includes Mauro Garza, the General Strategic Coordinator for Economic Growth and Development, Sergio Barrera, the Director of International Affairs, and executives from high-tech companies based in Jalisco.