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Guanajuato’s startup ecosystem is growing as “Mindfacture Valley”, driven by innovation, robust university support, and strategic incentives, positioning it as an important entrepreneurial hub in central Mexico.

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Comparative Analysis of Top Cities for Startups in Guanajuato

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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
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Leon, Mexico
600th
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180
0.324
0.14
0.06
0.13
2nd
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Irapuato, Mexico
786th
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0.195
0.03
0.09
0.08
3rd
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Celaya, Mexico
861st
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0.162
0.06
0.04
0.07
4th
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Valle de Santiago, Mexico
891st
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0.151
0.02
0.07
0.06
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Notable Startups
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startup iconPolyBion
startup iconHadosBiotec
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startup iconHatch
startup iconBajio Innova
Notable Organizations
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Guanajuato Ecosystem Landscape

Taxes and Incentives
  • Startups can benefit from a three-year income tax exemption, helping them manage early-stage financial challenges.
  • The state government has launched initiatives such as the "MindFacture Valley" platform, which offers mentorship, masterclasses, events, hackathons, scholarships, and connections for entrepreneurs
  • The Horizon Startup Initiative helps companies strengthen their image and identity, enhance their sales strategies, and support their digital transformation.
  • Invest in Guanajuato has a specialized program to support national and foreign companies in establishing operations in Guanajuato.
  • Guanajuato has Hub-i's in different cities which are open to entrepreneurs and creatives, startups, MSMEs, businessmen, students, and universities to develop and propose solutions.
Investor landscape
  • The Capital Startup Summit (CSC) is a dedicated event for fostering a culture of investment in early-stage startups.
  • In the first quarter of 2024, Guanajuato attracted approximately US$ 597 million in FDI, representing about 3% of Mexico's total FDI of US$ 20.31 billion during this period​.
  • The automotive industry is key to Guanajuato's FDI, with Continental investing US$ 209 million to expand its assembly plant and build a new unit. More FDI has arrived from automotive companies like Mazda, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Pirelli.
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