With more than 350 services companies established, Costa Rica targets new global operations at SSOW 2026
Orlando, United States, March 20, 2026. Through a targeted agenda of meetings with multinational companies and an investment outreach mission in Tampa, Florida, the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) positioned Costa Rica before global decision-makers in the corporate services sector during Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2026 (SSOW), a key forum […]
Solesis Opens Costa Rica’s First Dedicated Manufacturing Facility Supporting Applied Biomaterial Solutions for Healthcare
San Jose, March 10, 2026. The U.S.-based multinational Solesis inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in Costa Rica on Tuesday, the first facility in the country specialized in the production of applied biomaterials solutions using textiles and polymers for customs components for medical device companies. “The opening of this facility underscores our commitment to delivering consistent, […]
PROCOMER Opens Investment Promotion Office in Silicon Valley to Accelerate Advanced Technology Attraction
California, United States, February 17, 2026. Costa Rica took a strategic step forward in its foreign direct investment (FDI) agenda this morning with the inauguration of an Investment Promotion Office (IPO) in Silicon Valley, aimed at attracting technology and semiconductor companies. The new office of Trade & Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) seeks to […]
Exports and FDI flows remain favorable in 2023
Costa Rica se consolida cada vez más en los mercados internacionales. En el acumulado de enero a setiembre de 2023, las exportaciones de bienes sumaron $13.633 millones, cifra que supera en $1.957 millones las exportaciones del mismo periodo de 2022 y representa un crecimiento de 17%. Las cifras reflejan que el crecimiento de estos nueve meses es el segundo más alto de los últimos cinco años.
Solesis to Open Its First Manufacturing Site in Costa Rica Dedicated to Custom Polymer and Textile Healthcare Solutions
The site will expand capabilities to enable development in the fast-growing cardiovascular and advanced therapy markets. Telford, PA – Solesis, a leader in the custom design, development, and manufacturing of textile- and polymer-based healthcare solutions for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries, has announced plans to build a new manufacturing site in Costa Rica. This […]
PROCOMER launches ‘Talent Costa Rica Job Fair’ to enhance employment opportunities in the country.
The fair is part of the Institution’s Human Talent Strategy. Under this strategy, other initiatives have been carried out, such as providing outplacement support to former employees of the company SmileDirect Club. San Jose, January 11, 2023. With the commitment to support the creation of formal and inclusive employment in Costa Rica and provide human […]
Prent Expands Operations in Costa Rica with New Manufacturing Facility in Heredia
Heredia, September 29, 2025. The U.S. firm Prent Corporation, a world leader in the development of customized packaging solutions, trays and thermoformed components for the medical industry, announced that it will build a new manufacturing plant in Heredia, with the aim of doubling its production capacity in the country. Through the new and modern facility, […]
Viant Expands Operations in Costa Rica, Creating Over 1,000 New Jobs
Heredia, Costa Rica – May 8, 2025 – Viant, a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider, announced the expansion of its operations in Costa Rica with the inauguration of two new state-of-the-art facilities in the Metro Free Zone, Barreal de Heredia. Backed by a $45 million investment, the expansion is expected to create […]
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies expands its operations in Costa Rica with a new Center of Excellence in Research and Development
Cartago, Costa Rica – May 8, 2025 – Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT), a global leader in medical technologies, announces the opening of a new Center of Excellence in Research and Development (R&D) in Cartago, Costa Rica. Terumo BCT’s products, software and services enable customers to collect and process blood and cells to […]
PROCOMER shares best practices to bring investment outside the GAM
Este 7 y 8 de noviembre, la Promotora del Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica (PROCOMER) participa en la 8° reunión de Agencias de Promoción de Inversiones (IPAs por sus siglas en inglés), un foro de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE) que tiene como objetivo el intercambio de experiencias y buenas prácticas de Inversión Extranjera Directa (IED) entre los diferentes países.