
Rio South Texas Region Spotlight: Zapata, Texas.
December 19, 2025
Greater Brownsville Tech District: From Manufacturing to Mindfacturing
January 5, 2026As global companies redefine where innovation happens, the Rio South Texas Region will consolidate its position in 2026 as as one of North America’s most strategic platforms for technology-driven investment.
This is a region where technology meets scale.
With direct access to U.S. and Mexican markets, a growing binational talent base, and competitive operating conditions, the Rio South Texas Region is evolving beyond traditional manufacturing into a hub for advanced technology development, including:
· Advanced manufacturing & automation
· Logistics tech & supply chain intelligence
· Data centers & digital infrastructure
· Aerospace, energy tech & smart materials
· Software, engineering services & applied R&D
What makes 2026 different is readiness.
The region now combines industrial capacity, cross-border connectivity, universities aligned with industry needs, and public–private collaboration focused on execution, not theory. Investors are no longer asking if technology can grow here, but how fast it can scale.
For technology companies seeking:
· Faster market entry
· Lower operational risk
· Access to a resilient, binational workforce
· A platform to serve the entire North American market
…the Rio South Texas Region offers a compelling answer.
2026 is not about future potential.
It’s about present opportunity.
Now is the moment to build, test, expand, and lead in a region designed for growth by the hand and guidance of COSTEP.
Rio South Texas Region: One Region. Two Countries. One Future.




