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Specialized Free Trade Zones

The presence of free trade zones such as Zonamerica provides tax incentives and a business ecosystem ideally suited for scaling global operations in software and IT.



Cali, a Growing Technology Hub

Valle del Cauca region has evolved into a thriving technology hub, where multinational corporations and local startups drive innovation in software, artificial intelligence, big data, and digital solutions.


Cali is emerging as Colombia’s third most significant city in technology and innovation.



Technology Talent


  • Over 33 higher education institutions.

  • More than 40 undergraduate, graduate, and technical programs in technology-related fields.

  • Over 9,300 graduates in software and IT over the past five years.


Of the 18 universities in the region, 15 offer IT and Software programs, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified professionals.


Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

The technology ecosystem is strengthened by public and private initiatives such as Yawa, NIDO, Parquesoft, and MinTIC, positioning Cali as a strategic destination for nearshoring.


Cali ranks #3 in Colombia and #13 in Latin America among startup ecosystems (StartupBlink).


IT & Software companies


Leading National Companies in Cali

Four of Colombia’s top ten IT and Software companies are headquartered in Cali:



  • Carvajal Tecnología y Servicios

  • Compunet

  • Siesa

  • Open