Since 2024, Panama has implemented a strategy to promote this sector, highlighting the activation of the Microelectronics and Semiconductors Commission.
Panama’s Minister of Commerce and Industries, Julio Moltó, met with Nate Tibbits, Qualcomm’s senior vice president of Global Government Affairs and Public Affairs, who highlighted the country’s efforts to consolidate itself as a leader in the semiconductor industry in Latin America.
Since the arrival of President José Raúl Mulino in July 2024, Panama has implemented a strategy to boost this sector, highlighting the activation of the National Commission of Microelectronics and Semiconductors. This organization, made up of 17 representatives of the public, private and academic sectors, is key in the development of a national strategy focused on talent training, infrastructure, intellectual property protection and investment attraction.
The international support for this initiative has been significant. In December, the OECD selected Panama as host of the Informal Semiconductor Exchange Network (SIEN), making it the second country in the region to organize this event. In addition, Panama’s inclusion in the US International Fund for Technological Security and Innovation (ITSI Fund) reinforces its potential to attract investment in the sector.
The support of Qualcomm, a global technology giant, strengthens Panama’s position in the semiconductor value chain. According to Tibbits, the country’s roadmap demonstrates its logistical capacity, advanced infrastructure and commitment to innovation, factors that make it a strategic partner for the industry.
This recognition opens up new opportunities to strengthen the Panamanian technology ecosystem and consolidate its role in the global semiconductor market.
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