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Tucson Welcomes Mexican Tech Companies

Tucson, Arizona lies just 100 kilometers from Mexico. We're situated at the crossroads of major international trade corridors—and we've been doing business with Mexico for centuries.  

The Sonoran Desert ties the geography of Southern Arizona to Mexico. Cross-border family and business relationships span generations. With these connections, it's not surprising that Mexico is Arizona’s most important trading partner.  Our imports and exports totaled over $16 billion USD in 2015.  

Tucson, Arizona definitely knows how to do business with Mexico.

Why Tucson?

Tucson is the ideal entry point into the US market for Mexican tech companies. We rank among the top ten cities in the US for Millennials.  

Tucson offers convenient access to important markets in the US and North America. We are located on major north-south and east-west transportation corridors. These corridors connect the three NAFTA nations to each other and to global markets. More than 68 million potential customers live within 1000 kilometers of Tucson.

Cost of doing business is much lower in Tucson than in cities on the east or west coasts.  And talent is plentiful—due, particularly, to the thriving research enterprise of the University of Arizona. The University’s research interests focus on multiple technology sectors, including optics and photonics and advanced energy.  

UA Tech Park

The award-winning University of Arizona Tech Park is unique in the US/Mexican borderlands. Its technology sectors align closely with Mexico's innovation and regional development priorities. 

Advanced Energy  

Mexico's 2013 Energy Reform requires 50% of the country’s energy to come from clean sources by 2050. Deregulation of the country's energy market has spurred significant activity in this sector.

Tucson and the UA Tech Park have the expertise to help Mexican advanced energy companies move to the leading edge of innovation. The University of Arizona is a world leader in developing advanced energy technologies. The Solar Zone—located at the UA Tech Park— is home to the largest grid-connected test bed in the United States.  It enables companies to test, evaluate and demonstrate their technologies in real-world conditions.

Sustainable Mining

Mexico and Arizona also share a strong mining sector.  Arizona and our sister state, Sonora, are among the world’s leading producers of copper. 

In response to industry demands, Tucson has become a global hub for mining innovation. We're home to Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Freeport McMoRan. Their Tucson-based R&D, testing, evaluation, and demonstration activities support their global mining units. 

The University of Arizona is conducting cutting-edge research for the mining industry. The University collaborates with industry partners on innovation in

• advanced separation technology, 

• autonomous vehicles, 

• gaming software for safety training, 

• integrated operations centers, and 

• mine reclamation science.

This expertise—combined with the presence of leading-edge companies and historic ties to Mexico's mining sector—make Tucson and the UA Tech Park a smart choice for Mexican companies entering the US market.

Defense and Security

Tucson's defense and security sectors provides a rich environment for Mexican tech companies.

Tucson is one of the top five aerospace clusters in the United States. We are home to large defense contractors, such as Raytheon, and to commercial aerospace and space exploration companies. 

Many of these enterprises are integrated with operations in Mexico. These connections create opportunities for Mexican companies to grow and innovate. 

Arid Lands Agriculture and water

Arizona and Mexico also share an interest in precision agriculture and water optimization. 

Growers in arid Northwestern Mexico and Southern Arizona have worked together for decades. They distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to global markets. 

The University of Arizona has contributed to the science that supports arid lands agriculture. UA researchers are pursuing tools and techniques to create secure food sources in the most extreme environments.   

Collaborations between researchers and producers have created one of the most productive agricultural relationships in the world.  Southern Arizona offers a rich environment for Mexican companies to develop their technologies and grow their businesses.

Global Advantage

The UA Tech Park’s Global Advantage can provide your company with the support you need to make a successful expansion into the US market from Mexico. Global Advantage can

• provide your company with access to business partners, locally and globally,

• connect you to one of the top research universities in the United States,

• help you accelerate product development, and

• assist you in expanding into important marketplaces in the US and beyond.

Please contact us for more information on how Global Advantage can benefit your company.