Can Nuevo León Become North America's New Semiconductor Hub?

Nuevo León aims to consolidate its position as a strategic player in the semiconductor industry following the Mexico-United States Semiconductor Forum, Monterrey Chapter. This event brought together authorities, businesses, and academia to strengthen regional technological integration. During the forum, Governor Samuel García highlighted the state’s competitive advantages in infrastructure, energy, talent, and industry—key elements for attracting investment in chip manufacturing and advanced technology within North America’s new productive architecture. The gathering took place in the auditorium of EGADE Business School at the Tecnológico de Monterrey and featured participation from representatives of both countries, as well as leaders from the technology and manufacturing sectors. Furthermore, the forum seeks to accelerate the integration of semiconductor supply chains in North America, amidst a global context defined by industrial reconfiguration and geopolitical tensions in Asia.

Why is Nuevo León Positioning Itself as a Destination for the Semiconductor Industry?

During the forum’s inauguration, the state governor emphasized that Nuevo León possesses structural conditions to attract high-value technological investments. In particular, he highlighted energy availability , one of the most scrutinized factors by companies in the sector. According to data presented by the state government, the city of Monterrey has an energy capacity of 12,000 megawatts, of which only about 9,000 megawatts are currently utilized. This creates a surplus of 3,000 megawatts, a capacity that could expand further in the coming months. The governor explained that new electrical substations developed for the Metro project will increase the state’s energy capacity. Consequently, by December of this year, Nuevo León could reach 13,000 megawatts of available energy capacity. In addition to energy, the state government highlighted other key factors for the technology industry: water availability, public safety, specialized labor, universities, and industrial suppliers.

What Development Hubs is the State Preparing to Attract Technological Investment?

As part of its industrial strategy, the state administration is preparing two technological development hubs in Pesquería and Colombia. These projects aim to attract investment in high-tech sectors, including the semiconductor industry. These hubs include fiscal incentives and special investment attraction schemes, designed to compete with other technology centers on the continent. Furthermore, the state government explained that these incentives would allow international companies to reduce or eliminate certain federal, state, and municipal taxes, which could position Nuevo León as an attractive destination for new technology plants. This approach aligns with the global trend of nearshoring and the regionalization of supply chains, particularly in strategic industries such as advanced electronics, artificial intelligence, and digital manufacturing.

How Does Mexico-United States Cooperation Strengthen the Semiconductor Ecosystem?

The forum also reflected growing technological cooperation between Mexico and the United States. During the event, Mark Johnson—Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico—highlighted the state’s role within the North American industrial ecosystem. Johnson noted that Nuevo León represents a center of manufacturing excellence and innovation, with capabilities ranging from the automotive industry to advanced technology. He further emphasized that the integration of supply chains between both countries strengthens North America’s competitiveness against other global regions.

Why Have Semiconductors Become Strategic for North America?

On the other hand, the push for semiconductors in Mexico occurs at a time of global market reconfiguration. The U.S. strategy aims to reduce dependence on Asia, especially after the logistics disruptions caused by the pandemic. In this context, the CHIPS and Science Act emerged, legislation that promotes regional chip production in North America and fosters collaboration with strategic allies. Binational forums are part of this strategy. To date, these meetings have been held in Jalisco, Baja California, Chihuahua, and Mexico City, in addition to Phoenix, Arizona, one of the main semiconductor hubs in the United States. Nevertheless, the objective of these gatherings is to connect technology companies, universities, and governments to build a competitive regional ecosystem for semiconductor production. Finally, with this initiative, Nuevo León seeks to position itself as a strategic node within the global chip industry, a sector that today drives technological innovation and industrial transformation worldwide.

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