Jalisco Launches Semiconductor Supplier Program

Jalisco’s Secretariat of Economic Development (Sedeco) has launched Circuito 14, a program designed to develop suppliers for the semiconductor industry. A total of 17 projects have been selected to receive training, business support, and connections with companies in the sector. According to the state government, it is the first program of its kind in Mexico.

The call for applications attracted 61 projects from Jalisco, Nuevo León, the State of Mexico, and Querétaro, as well as Argentina, Colombia, and the United States. An initial evaluation narrowed the field to 25 projects, of which 17 were selected. Most are based in Jalisco, specifically in Guadalajara, Zapopan, San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, and Zacoalco de Torres. Other participating projects come from Mexico City, Monterrey, and Querétaro.

Selected teams will receive 70 hours of training covering industry-validated content. Topics include technology-based business models, industrial market entry strategies, finance, intellectual property, and pitching projects to potential clients and investors. The program combines weekly group sessions, intensive in-person seminars, and individual mentoring from experts in the global semiconductor industry.

The program also distinguishes between early-stage projects and established companies seeking to launch new business lines. Both groups will focus on customer validation, pilot testing, and team development.

Participants will have free access to specialized software licenses and opportunities to connect with global technology companies operating in Jalisco. According to Sedeco, the initiative aims to develop domestic capabilities to provide services and solutions that Mexico currently imports from Asia.

The five highest-rated projects will receive specialized technical sessions and deliver final presentations. Participants will also receive support in developing business models to attract domestic and foreign investment and, eventually, position their companies for potential acquisition by global artificial intelligence firms.

According to the state government, Jalisco accounts for 70% of Mexico’s semiconductor industry, while 80% of its exports consist of advanced electronic components used in servers and artificial intelligence data centers.