Semiconductors: Mexico Advances with Strategic Plan to Attract Investment (2024–2030)
By Karina Vázquez
July 1, 2025
North American collaboration drives regional supply chain resilience and tech innovation.
Mexico is taking bold steps to reshape its role in the global semiconductor ecosystem. Through its 2024–2030 Semiconductor Master Plan and the broader Plan México, the country is positioning itself as a strategic partner in North America—aiming to attract high-impact investment, develop specialized talent, and strengthen regional supply chains for the technology sector.
Guanajuato Maps Out Its Tech Development Strategy
At the U.S.–Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum, held June 24 in Phoenix, Arizona, more than 100 leaders from government, academia, and industry gathered to forge new bilateral alliances.
Among them was Cristina Villaseñor, Secretary of Economic Development of Guanajuato, who stated:
“We’re building the future of technology. In Guanajuato, we are designing a roadmap to support this industry because we know that innovation and local talent are key to driving long-term prosperity.”
Coahuila Highlights Its Global Value Chain Integration
Coahuila also took an active role at the Phoenix forum, strengthening its position as a strategic destination for high-tech industries. Luis Eduardo Olivares Martínez, the state’s Secretary of Economy, joined the panel on “Geostrategic and Resilient Semiconductor Supply Chains,” where he outlined Coahuila’s competitive advantages:
- Strategic location
- Advanced industrial infrastructure
- Legal certainty
- Security and skilled labor
He stressed the need for strong cross-border partnerships to ensure reliable, sustainable value chains and reaffirmed the state's commitment to tech-driven growth, quality employment, and sustainable development.
Baja California Strengthens Its Role as a Semiconductor Hub
Baja California reaffirmed its leadership in the tech sector during the Arizona State University-hosted forum. Led by Deputy Secretary Rodolfo Andrade Pelayo, the state’s delegation showcased progress on its Semiconductor Master Plan, developed with CANIETI, the Mexican federal government, and the U.S. Embassy.
The strategy is built on three pillars:
- Development of specialized talent
- Strengthening of tech infrastructure
- Expansion of supplier networks
Accompanied by academic institutions such as UABC, CETYS, and UTT, and major companies like Qualcomm, Skyworks, and Infineon, Baja California aims to become a key regional node for investment attraction, innovation, and supply chain integration in the context of nearshoring and U.S.–Mexico cooperation.
Binational Momentum and Regional Coordination
Mexico’s delegation included representatives from 22 states, united in their mission to attract investment for Assembly, Testing, and Packaging (ATP) operations and to scale up their technical workforce.
Diego Flores Jiménez, representing Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, emphasized that the goal is to position North America as a central player in 21st-century tech geopolitics.
Arizona, the forum’s host state, exported $8.9 billion to Mexico in 2024—including $824 million in semiconductors and electronic components, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority. The state’s strong trade relationship with Mexico, combined with the innovation leadership of Arizona State University, makes it a natural partner in building a resilient North American value chain.
Backed by companies like Intel and supported by organizations such as CANIETI, the forum confirmed that Mexico is moving with a clear strategy: driving inclusive tech growth through regional integration, economic security, and international collaboration.