Mexico startups

Beyond Mexico City: How Mexico’s Regional Tech Hubs Are Becoming the Country’s Next Powerhouses

Mexico’s startup story is no longer just “Mexico City + fintech.” From Guadalajara’s hardware labs to Monterrey’s industrial SaaS, Tijuana’s cross‑border ventures, Mérida’s lifestyle‑driven founders, and Querétaro’s aerospace corridor, a multi‑city tech reality is taking shape. This white paper maps how these so‑called second‑tier cities are building specialized, interconnected hubs that complement and sometimes compete with the capital—reshaping what Mexican tech looks like and where its next wave of innovation will be built.