• The agency presented Costa Rica's strategy to expand the pipeline of specialized talent to international industry leaders.

• Eight companies from Costa Rica's business ecosystem are showcasing integrated solutions to prospective investors.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- As part of its ongoing efforts to attract investment in the semiconductor industry, Costa Rica is participating in SEMICON West 2026, taking place October 13–15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. The event brings together more than 35,000 attendees and approximately 850 exhibitors, including semiconductor companies, technology innovators, engineering professionals, researchers, policymakers and business leaders.

For the third consecutive year, the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) is representing the country at this international event. The agency aims to strengthen relationships with industry leaders, identify new foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities and showcase Costa Rica's capabilities in semiconductor design, assembly, testing and advanced packaging.

"In an industry with long investment cycles and highly specialized decision-making, trust and a sustained presence are essential. Since 2024, SEMICON West has given us the opportunity to engage directly with global industry players and demonstrate, year after year, that Costa Rica can meet their needs with skilled talent, technical capabilities and a strong ecosystem. This year, in addition to showcasing the country's capabilities and business climate, we are highlighting how we are developing the talent this industry needs to keep growing," said Mónica Umaña, PROCOMER's Foreign Direct Investment Attraction Manager.

As part of the event's official program, PROCOMER delivered a presentation titled "The Talent Strategy: How Costa Rica Is Driving Growth in the Semiconductor Industry." Carolina Sánchez, Director of PROCOMER's Investment Promotion Office in Silicon Valley, spoke to international leaders and specialists about the country's efforts to make talent development a competitive advantage.

The presentation addressed the shortage of specialized workers as one of the main challenges to the industry's global growth. It also outlined Costa Rica's efforts to expand the pool of qualified talent through training incentives, internship programs and strategic partnerships with internationally recognized institutions, including Arizona State University and Purdue University.

The Costa Rican delegation includes PROCOMER, and eight companies listed in the agency's FDI Supplier Directory. They provide specialized services in areas such as legal and tax advisory, real estate and banking, along with other solutions that help international companies establish and grow operations in Costa Rica.

Through this participation, PROCOMER and Costa Rica's investment ecosystem are building on the strategy launched at SEMICON West 2024. The goal is to show that Costa Rica has the talent, suppliers and business climate to support investors from the establishment through the expansion of their operations, attract new investment and help the semiconductor industry grow.