PODECOBI are articulated productive ecosystems, where the State acts as an investment promoter, a driver of local capacities, and a facilitator of public and
logistical services. They are designed to boost economic activity and foster shared prosperity through economic and social impacts.

The PODECOBI Reserva Zapotlan features the following characteristics:

Area: 910.81 hectares
Location within the central domestic trade corridor:
• Direct access to Mexico City (CDMX), the Bajío region, and the north of the country.
• Strategic connection within the Industrial Golden Triangle.

Key competitive advantages:
• Advanced manufacturing, machining, and electrical components.
• Warehousing and multimodal transport services.
• Direct access to Mexico City (CDMX), the Bajío region, and the north of the country.
• Strategic connection within the Industrial Golden Triangle.

Talent availability:
• 17 technical degree programs linked to strategic sectors.
• 9 upper-secondary education institutions.
• 6 universities.
• Over 800 higher education graduates in STEM fields.
• Over 5,500 students enrolled in higher education programs.

State incentives:
• Payroll Tax: 100% incentive in the first year, 75% in the second, and 50% in the third.
• Public Registry of Property and Commerce: up to 100% off registration fees (one-time benefit).
• State licenses and authorizations: up to 100% off fees—including environmental permits—(one-time benefit).
Municipal incentives:
Reductions of up to 50% (valid until 2030) on:
• Property tax and property transfer tax.
• Land use, alignment, and official address assignment.
• Construction and land-use licenses.

Connectivity and logistics:
• Arco Norte Highway and Federal Highway 85D.
• Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA): 29 km away; Ingeniero Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport: 12 km away.
• Customs Office 50 NLU. Cargo capacity: 470,000 tons.
• Intermodal terminal (in planning stage).

Strategic infrastructure:
• Access to CFE (Federal Electricity Commission) substations: 20 MW generation capacity in the first phase. • Fiber optic availability for Industry 4.0 operations.
• Natural gas supply secured via nearby pipelines (4 km).
• Water: Supply lines and wells. Existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and a mega-plant (in planning).

Local ecosystem
• Integrated production base.
• Public-private coordination facilitating operations.
• Orderly and competitive industrial growth.

Strategic sectors
• Aerospace
• Automotive and auto parts
• Manufacturing
• Medical devices
• Pharmaceuticals
• Logistics