Microprocessors | A Partnership for Innovation: From “Made in Mexico” to “Designed in North America”
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Mexico Institute
Canada Institute
This publication explores:
- Mexico’s role in regional supply chains, leveraging its integration with the U.S. and Canada.
- Key challenges such as infrastructure, energy, talent development, and public policy.
- Actionable recommendations for government, industry, and academia to strengthen Mexico’s semiconductor ecosystem.
The semiconductor industry stands at the heart of the global technological and geopolitical landscape. Microprocessors, essential to everything from consumer electronics to artificial intelligence, are driving a new era of economic competition between major powers. Amid this transformation, Mexico has a unique opportunity to position itself as a key player in North America’s semiconductor supply chain.
This report, published by the Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute and Canada Institute in collaboration with NTT Data México, examines Mexico’s potential to become a hub for semiconductor design and manufacturing, shifting from a "Made in Mexico" model to one that emphasizes "Designed in North America."
With investments flowing into nearshoring and advanced manufacturing, Mexico is at a crossroads. This report offers strategic insights for stakeholders looking to harness this momentum and elevate North America’s technological capabilities in the semiconductor industry.
Executive Editor
Mexico Institute
The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis Téllez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more
Canada Institute
The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community. Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests. Read more
