SEI launches program to strengthen auto parts suppliers in Baja California
The Ministry of Economy and Innovation (SEI) of Baja California, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an agency of the World Bank Group, launched a program aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the auto parts sector with the objective of improving their technical, management and innovation capacity to integrate into global value chains.
The call, which will remain open until May 30, is aimed at local companies interested in strengthening their competitiveness. The program, which is free of charge, includes a self-diagnosis process, specialized technical training, sessions with experts, consulting and links with anchor companies and possible sources of financing.
The initiative is part of efforts to increase domestic content in strategic sectors such as the automotive, aerospace, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, in line with the Federal Government’s objectives.
Among the benefits for the selected companies are five months of technical training, personalized advice from sector specialists and participation in business linkage events, such as the so-called demodays. At the end of the program, participants will receive an official certificate issued by the IFC.
According to the organizers, the program design responds to 35 specific needs identified by 14 anchor companies in areas such as professional services, direct inputs (steel, aluminum, plastics) and indirect inputs (MRO).
In addition to registration, a letter of interest and a commitment to participate in the entire process of diagnosis, training and follow-up for two years is required, with evaluations at six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months.
