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.

PODECOBI Huamantla is located within the Puebla–Tlaxcala–Veracruz industrial corridor and features the following characteristics:

Area: 53 hectares
Prime location in central Mexico:
• Access routes to the State of Mexico, Hidalgo (Central Highlands), Puebla, and Veracruz (Gulf of Mexico)
• Intersection point between agricultural and urban zones

Key Competitive Advantages
• Its geographic location fosters economic diversification, with potential in agribusiness, cultural tourism, and industrial support services
• Regional logistics services combining warehousing operations and multimodal transport.

Talent Availability
• 4 technical degree programs linked to strategic sectors.
• 2 upper-secondary education institutions.
• 2 universities.
• Over 400 higher education graduates in STEM fields.
• Over 1,200 students enrolled in higher education STEM programs.

Tax Regime (State or Municipal Incentives)
Assistance, guidance, and follow-up on administrative procedures, a fiscal promotion certificate, and an employability training program are offered. Additionally, the state government will support the company in managing all procedures with federal, state, and municipal agencies to ensure follow-up and expedite response times.
Likewise, the state administration will coordinate with the Secretariat of Finance to secure a 100% exemption on payroll taxes—normally due on new jobs created—for companies during their first year of operations, and will provide support through the Employability Training Program operated by the Tlaxcala National Employment Service.

Connectivity and Logistics
• Federal highway with access routes to the State of Mexico, Hidalgo (Altiplano region), Puebla, and Veracruz (Gulf of Mexico).
• Puebla-Perote and Arco-Norte highways.
• Rail connections (Kansas City Southern de México / Ferrosur).
• Port of Veracruz (242 km).
• Port of Tuxpan, Veracruz (250 km).

Strategic Infrastructure
• Energy: 8 MW.
• Gas: Pipeline located 3 km away.
• Water: The Huamantla Aquifer has an average annual groundwater availability of 12,318,401 cubic meters, making it possible to grant concessions for national groundwater resources.

Local Ecosystem
• Industrial and agro-industrial environment integrated by highway corridors that facilitate the establishment of productive projects.

Strategic Sectors
• Automotive
• Electronics
• Metalworking
• Chemical
• Textile and footwear
• Agro-industry