Costa Rica’s PROCOMER agency took a high-profile trip to Portugal and Spain this spring, with a shopping list of high-value sectors ripe for investment.
The Trade & Investment Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) is no stranger to drumming up business interest abroad, but this particular mission appears to have been a concerted effort to attract significant investment in key areas.
Agritech Takes Center Stage
The agenda included participation in the World Seed Congress 2026, which brought together leading experts in the field of plant breeding, seed production, and agricultural technology. By attending this high-profile event, PROCOMER aimed to connect key stakeholders in the agritech industry with potential investors and showcase Costa Rica’s strong reputation for sustainable agriculture practices.
Costa Rica’s unique combination of tropical climate and fertile soil makes it an attractive destination for companies looking to establish or expand their agritech operations. The country is already home to several major players in the industry, including Grupo Pellas, a leading producer of high-quality coffee and other agricultural products.
Service Sectors Get a Boost
PROCOMER’s mission also included a series of high-level meetings with key decision-makers in the service sectors, including business process outsourcing (BPO), information technology (IT), and global services. By highlighting Costa Rica’s competitive advantages – including its highly skilled workforce and favorable business environment – the agency aimed to entice foreign investors to set up shop in the country.
Costa Rica has a long history of success in the BPO and IT sectors, with companies like Accenture and IBM already leveraging the country’s expertise in these areas.
Tourism Infrastructure Takes Center Stage
Finally, PROCOMER’s mission included a focus on tourism infrastructure, with a view to attracting investment in key areas such as hospitality, transportation, and sustainable tourism development.
As Costa Rica continues to grow in popularity as a tourist destination, the need for high-quality infrastructure is becoming increasingly pressing. By partnering with foreign investors and leveraging their expertise, PROCOMER aims to ensure that the country’s tourism industry remains competitive and sustainable for years to come.
What this means for real people is that Costa Rica is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for companies looking to establish or expand their operations in key sectors. By investing in areas like agritech, global services, and tourism infrastructure, foreign companies can tap into Costa Rica’s unique strengths and expertise, while also contributing to the country’s economic growth and development.
