# Costa Rica is quietly positioning itself in one of the world's most strategic industries: semiconductors.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-28 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- Costa Rica's semiconductor sector is highly reliant on Intel, making it vulnerable to strategic shifts.
- The OECD reports Costa Rica lacks a strong domestic supplier base for semiconductor production inputs.
- Small and medium-sized firms have declined in the sector, stunting innovation and resilience.
- There is a significant skills gap in science and engineering, plus weak transport infrastructure remains a barrier.
- Strategic coordination and successful execution of initiatives like the Semiconductor Roadmap are now critical.

**Companies:** Intel
**Countries:** Costa Rica, United States

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