Costa Rica Intensifies Investment Promotion Efforts in Europe for Agritech and Global Services

Costa Rica's Strategic Investment Mission in Europe

Costa Rica has recently intensified its initiatives to promote investments across Europe, specifically targeting agritech, global services, and tourism infrastructure sectors. With the landscape of global supply chains constantly changing, Costa Rica aims to position itself as a competitive platform for high-quality business activities.

The Costa Rican Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, known as PROCOMER, recently concluded a significant investment promotion mission in Portugal and Spain. This mission was strategically aligned with top-tier sectors, focusing on connecting with international businesses to enhance foreign investment inflow into Costa Rica.

Under the leadership of Laura López Salazar, CEO of PROCOMER, the agency actively sought to strengthen relationships with global investors while diversifying the industries and countries from which investments originate. "Costa Rica does not wait for opportunities to arise; we actively pursue them in industries reshaping the global economy. Europe provides a strategic opportunity to diversify investment sources and continue attracting high-quality companies," stated López Salazar. She highlighted that in 2025, out of 55 new investment projects, 29 came from countries outside the United States. This underscores Costa Rica's growing significance as a global platform for companies seeking stability, talent, sustainability, and long-term growth.

A landmark achievement for the mission was PROCOMER's debut at the ISF World Seed Congress 2026 held in Lisbon, Portugal. This premier event gathered over 1,000 participants from various sectors, including agricultural innovation, biotechnology, and research and development. At this congress, PROCOMER engaged in discussions about agritech and agricultural research and development opportunities, showcasing Costa Rica’s unique capabilities as a regional hub for agricultural innovations. The country presented its year-round production capacities, specialized workforce, ample water resources, diverse microclimates, and a regulatory environment conducive to agritech and biotechnological research. Notably, major global companies such as Bayer, BASF, and Nutrien have already established their presence in Costa Rica.

In conjunction with participating in the World Seed Congress, PROCOMER organized the "Costa Rica Investment Day," focusing on global business services and digital technologies. This event coincided with the Shared Services Outsourcing Week Europe 2026, recognized as one of the leading international platforms for Global Business Services (GBS), shared services, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. Through a series of meetings and networking events, PROCOMER highlighted Costa Rica's advantages as a competitive nearshore location for high-quality service activities, emphasizing the country’s bilingual skilled workforce and proven track record in global services.

The mission continued in Madrid with the "Costa Rica Investment Day – Spain," organized in collaboration with the Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE). This cross-industry event promoted investment opportunities in tourism infrastructure, agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, services, and semiconductors.

Through this European mission, PROCOMER reinforced Costa Rica’s international positioning as a reliable and attractive investment destination, aligning with global trends in sustainability, innovation, and high-quality job creation. The government is committed to diversifying the economy and leveraging its strategic advantages to attract further investments, thus contributing to the country’s long-term economic stability and growth.

Conclusion

As Costa Rica continues to adapt to the evolving global economic landscape, its proactive approach towards investment promotion underscores its commitment to harnessing emerging opportunities in key sectors. By fostering relationships with international entities and presenting its competitive advantages, Costa Rica is poised to become a significant player on the global investment stage.