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Puebla Details Early Gains at San José Chiapa Tech Hub as Two Firms Target October Start

Officials present the site as Puebla’s gateway to a federal push under Claudia Sheinbaum to channel incentives into strategic industries.

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Overview

  • State officials said letters of intent cover more than half of the first 70 hectares at the 217-hectare San José Chiapa complex.
  • Two companies focused on metal structures and food processing are slated to begin operations in October, with roughly 600 direct jobs and investment above 500 million pesos.
  • A new electrical substation reported in progress carries investment of over 600 million pesos and is expected to secure long-term power for the hub.
  • Puebla is participating in 15 federal science and innovation projects, including the Kutsari chip design center in Cholula, the Olinia electric vehicle design hub, a national AI and high‑performance computing network, a university in Losochitlán, and a planned low‑orbit satellite constellation.
  • The hub will offer fiscal incentives such as 100% immediate deduction on new fixed assets and a 25% additional deduction for training and innovation, targeting sectors like electromobility, semiconductors, pharma, aerospace, agroindustry, textiles, and energy.