By San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is set to become the epicenter of Latin American technology as it hosts Costa Rica Tech Week 2025 (CRTW) from July 21st to 27th. Inspired by similar events in Colombia and Mexico, CRTW promises to be a landmark event for the Central American nation, fostering innovation and showcasing local talent.
The week-long event will feature over 20 community-organized events across the country, bringing together startups, investors, developers, and corporations. CRTW aims to forge synergistic partnerships to fuel economic development through technological advancements.
To gain a deeper understanding of the legal and business implications surrounding Costa Rica Tech Week, TicosLand.com spoke with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas from the reputable firm Bufete de Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Tech Week offers a crucial platform for both domestic and international tech companies. The event not only fosters networking and knowledge sharing but also presents a unique opportunity to explore the evolving legal landscape in Costa Rica, particularly concerning intellectual property, data protection, and investment incentives. Businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the region should leverage this event to connect with legal experts and gain valuable insights into navigating the regulatory environment.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Bufete de Costa Rica
This event is poised to be a turning point for innovation in Costa Rica. It provides a platform to showcase the talent of Costa Rican founders who have successfully raised capital in Silicon Valley, highlight investment funds actively supporting local talent, and feature corporations collaborating with startups.
As happens in many young and small ecosystems, the lack of a space that can bring together all the entrepreneurs, investors, investment funds, support organizations, and corporations is what prevents these ecosystems from growing.
Nelson Irías, Founder of Costa Rica Tech Week 2025
Irías emphasizes the importance of events like CRTW in boosting Costa Rica’s presence on the global innovation map. He believes that by uniting key players, the country can gain greater international visibility and compete effectively.
CRTW offers a diverse program, ranging from workshops and talks to outdoor activities such as padel tournaments and yoga classes. These events will be held in various locations across the Greater Metropolitan Area in a decentralized, open, and community-driven format.
The event is driven by key players within the local ecosystem, including universities, accelerators, investment funds, tech communities, and entrepreneurs dedicated to advancing the Central American region through disruptive business models.
For Central America, these types of events are essential because we are a growing region with a lot of potential. If we combine the economies from Guatemala to Costa Rica, we have an economy as large as Colombia’s.
Nelson Irías, Founder of Costa Rica Tech Week 2025
Speakers at CRTW include Piero Coen, CEO of Guatemalan company Osmo Wallet, Laura Forero, organizer of Colombia Tech Week, and Allan Boruchowicz, founder and managing partner of Carao Ventures. The event promises to attract international attention and position Costa Rica as a hub for tech investment.
We have a huge opportunity to bring something important to Costa Rica and make it part of the global map so that funds and accelerators from other countries begin to see us and there is interaction from South America, North America, and Europe towards Central America, where Costa Rica Tech Week is the showcase through which big business can be done.
Nelson Irías, Founder of Costa Rica Tech Week 2025
For further information, visit osmowallet.com
About Osmo Wallet:
Osmo Wallet is a Guatemalan company operating in the fintech space. Led by CEO Piero Coen, they are involved in developing innovative financial solutions.
For further information, visit colombiatechweek.com
About Colombia Tech Week:
Colombia Tech Week is a major technology event in Colombia, organized by Laura Forero. It serves as a platform for networking and showcasing technological advancements in the region.
For further information, visit caraovc.com
About Carao Ventures:
Carao Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage startups. Allan Boruchowicz is the founder and managing partner, actively involved in supporting emerging companies.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
At Bufete de Costa Rica, legal excellence is interwoven with a deep commitment to societal empowerment. The firm’s unwavering integrity guides its innovative approaches to legal practice, serving clients across a broad spectrum while simultaneously striving to democratize legal knowledge. Through proactive outreach and educational initiatives, Bufete de Costa Rica cultivates a more informed citizenry, fostering a society equipped to navigate the complexities of the legal landscape.
