The pandemic caused a reconfiguration in global value chains to which countries must pay attention if they want to continue attracting Foreign Direct Investment. This new global context was discussed by experts from several countries in the V National Congress of Free Zones and the XXIII Ibero-American Conference of Free Trade Zones, hosted by the Association [...]
Construction of the first laboratory at Philips Costa Rica, dedicated to the research and development of medical devices, began in September. The laboratory will test and characterize materials and processes involved in the manufacture of image-guided therapy products. Furthermore, general research and development support will be provided to the company. “It is great news for our [...]
More than 50 young people will improve their professional profile to gain access to Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing companies. September. An alliance signed by Coyol Free Zone and the Costa Rican-North American Cultural Center (CCCN) will allow to raise the English level of the students of the Professional Technical Schools (CTP) of San Rafael de [...]
September. An agreement executed between the Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (INA - National Learning Institute) and CODE Development Group will open the doors of Life Sciences to individuals interested in working in this world-class industry. Under this Agreement, the Western Central Regional Headquarters of INA will develop an ongoing training program for people residing in the [...]
Coyol Free Zone is a strategic partner for the companies of the Life Sciences industry and the sector of advanced manufacturing, by offering our clients the convenience of a one-stop-shop provider in Costa Rica that will support the success of their processes as well as the future growth of their businesses. Despite the challenges, it was [...]
Costa Rica secured the first spot as the world’s best performing location relative to its size, when it comes to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), as disclosed by the 2021 Greenfield Performance Index, with 84 countries evaluated. The country climbed to the top of this year’s annual ranking with a score of 11.4. This score places [...]
August. Teradyne (NYSE:TER) will occupy a new 11,000 m2 building, starting this month, with the relocation of its operations to the Coyol Free Zone. This move is part of the expansion plan of the company to increase its operations in the country as well as its Research and Development (R&D) capabilities. Teradyne Costa Rica creates employment [...]
Coyol Impulsa will reward suppliers linked to manufacturing processes of the Life Sciences Sector of Coyol Free Zone August. National companies that are part of the value chain in the Life Sciences sector of Coyol Free Zone will have a valuable opportunity to make their innovations known to the country through Coyol Impulsa Awards. It is [...]
Given the extraordinary importance of climate protection and the central role that the building industry plays in this regard, Coyol Free Zone has developed its business guided by a sustainable management approach, developing the right conditions for multinational companies that are looking to invest with purpose. This is the vision that the park holds for its [...]
The Medical Device cluster in Costa Rica began in 1987 with the installation of Baxter Healthcare. By the year 2000, there were already 8 companies of this industry operating in the country, and by 2009, 31 companies. To date Costa Rica has a very strong Medical Devices ecosystem, with more than 88 companies, including OEM’s (Original [...]
