Jalisco Announces the Creation of the Advanced Semiconductor Park

In a strategic move to strengthen Mexico’s technology industry and position Jalisco as the country’s semiconductor design epicenter, the Government of Jalisco announced the creation of the Jalisco Advanced Semiconductor Park (JASP), to be located at the CINVESTAV facilities of the National Polytechnic Institute in Zapopan.

This new innovation ecosystem will also host one of the three sites of Project Kutsari, a federal initiative focused on integrated circuit design to boost Mexico’s technological sovereignty.

Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro described the project as “a dream come true” and a historic milestone for Jalisco’s future, noting that it will sustain the state’s leadership in this strategic sector nationwide.

“Jalisco has long been known as the Silicon Valley of Latin America,” Lemus said. “Now, we want to go further — we aim to become the California of Latin America.”

Talent Development: Key to Attracting Investment

As part of the announcement, a collaboration agreement was signed between the Government of Jalisco and CINVESTAV to train engineers specialized in semiconductor design. The program directly responds to the needs of global investors who have emphasized the importance of highly skilled human capital as a key factor in deciding where to establish or expand operations.

Cindy Blanco Ochoa, Secretary of Economic Development, highlighted that Jalisco currently accounts for 70% of Mexico’s semiconductor industry and leads the country in chip design. She estimated that by 2030, the state will need to train at least 3,000 specialized engineers in this field.

“If we work together with clear leadership, we can help people reach places they never imagined,” Blanco stated.

Cutting-Edge Infrastructure and a Shared Vision

The park will be developed in two phases. The first phase includes a provisional space on the second floor of CINVESTAV, with capacity for 40 students per shift. The second phase will feature a permanent 4,600 m² complex with laboratories, classrooms, innovation areas, and industry-linkage spaces.

Additionally, satellite facilities will be installed to expand the project’s reach, beginning with one at the University of Guadalajara’s CUCEI campus, which will include an Assembly, Testing, and Packaging (ATP) Laboratory.

The JASP and Project Kutsari represent complementary efforts between federal and state governments to ignite local industry, foster new design houses, and attract international investment. With this initiative, Jalisco reinforces its role as Mexico’s technology hub, ushering in a new era of opportunity, innovation, and prosperity for its people.