Parque Cientifico Tecnológico de Yucatán

What Parque Cientifico Tecnológico de Yucatán does

Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Yucatán (PCTY) is a decentralized public organism (Organismo Público Descentralizado, OPD) under the Government of the State of Yucatán, founded in 2009 and headquartered at Km. 5.5 Carretera Sierra Papacal in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. It operates a multi-institutional science and technology park that co-hosts research centers, higher education institutions, and private companies within the SIIDETEY (Sistema de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo Tecnológico de Yucatán) framework, overseen by the Secretariat of Research, Innovation and Higher Education (SIIES). Member institutions include CICY (with units for biofactories, seed production, renewable energy, and materials), CIATEJ, CIMAT, ECOSUR, CIESAS Peninsular, CENTRO GEO, IICEAC, UNAM Yucatán, and private tenants such as National Soft, alongside federal presence through the CNH-operated Litoteca Nacional de Hidrocarburos.

The park's core technology is purpose-built scientific infrastructure rather than a single platform: it encompasses UNAM Geophysics Laboratories for core analysis, petrophysics, electron microscopy, paleoceanography and geochronology; the 35,000-sample-box Litoteca Nacional; the under-construction Museo de Ciencias del Cráter de Chicxulub (2,200 sqm, with domotic energy management); the Centro de Recursos de Enseñanza de la Ciencia (CRECI), Bioterio, and Mariposario for science education; and the IMSS-operated Centro de Investigación en Salud 'Dr. Jesús Kumate Rodríguez' for clinical and pharmaceutical research. Distribution is exclusively direct and institutional, with services delivered through on-site facilities, formal space-rental agreements, and consortium arrangements (e.g., Litoteca services consortium with ITPE, CINVESTAV-IPN, and Plenumsoft).

PCTY's revenue model blends three streams: state and federal government appropriations (including Conacyt sectoral funds), recurring space rental and facility leasing to member institutions, and professional services revenue from consortium-based sample analysis and research studies. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated per institutional agreement; no public pricing exists, and there is no e-commerce or digital channel. Marketing is event-driven and community-led, relying on IASP international networks, international conferences (e.g., the 2017 Student Energy Summit with ~700 delegates from 85+ countries), and the SEVIC educational outreach program that reaches 281 schools, 1,223 teachers, and approximately 30,000 students. Governance is codified in Decreto OPD and Estatuto Orgánico; leadership is headed by Director General Dr. Jorge Eduardo Zavala Castro, with a staff of 51-100 employees.

Name

Parque Cientifico Tecnológico de Yucatán

Legal name

Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Yucatán

Website

https://pcty.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Yucatán (PCTY) is a Yucatán state-government science and technology park in Mérida that hosts 16+ research institutions, universities, and private companies, providing specialized laboratories, geological repositories, education facilities, and consortium research services across earth sciences, biotechnology, health, and renewable energy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research Park Services

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)

akta.pro primary industry

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education (EDADALAD)

Keywords

• Science park services
• Research facilities rental
• Technology incubation space
• Institutional research linkage
• Educational science outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérida

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Space Rental and Leasing: PCTY offers rental of spaces to research institutions, companies, and educational entities operating within the park ecosystem.
2. Government Funding: Public institution under Yucatán state government, receiving government appropriations and operating under transparency laws. Governed by Decreto OPD, Estatuto Orgánico, and Reglas de funcionamiento.
3. Research and Analysis Services: Consortium model offering analysis services for geological samples and studies to public and private entities, including services from Litoteca, geophysics labs, and partner institutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Parque Científico Tecnológico de Yucatán (PCTY) is a state government-backed science and technology park that provides space rental and laboratory facilities to research institutions, universities, and private companies. It delivers institutional linkage programs connecting academia with industry, and operates educational outreach services including school visits and science centers (CRECI, Bioterio, Mariposario). The park hosts specialized research facilities such as the Litoteca Nacional de Hidrocarburos, UNAM Geophysics Laboratories, and the IICEAC multidisciplinary research institute.

Product overview

Parque Científico Tecnológico de Yucatán (PCTY) is a science and technology park serving as a platform for scientific research, technological development, and innovation in Yucatán, Mexico. The park operates as a multi-institutional complex housing research centers, higher education institutions, and private companies. Its portfolio includes space rental services, institutional linkage programs, and educational visitor programs. The park contains specialized facilities including the Creci science education center, Bioterio, Mariposario, the Centro de Investigación en Salud Dr. Jesús Kumate Rodríguez, the Museo de Ciencias del Cráter de Chicxulub (under development), UNAM Geophysics Laboratories, the Litoteca Nacional de Hidrocarburo, and the IICEAC research institute. The park's member network includes over 15 research institutions and universities focused on diverse disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Préstamo/Renta de espacios (Space Rental Service) Rental and loan of spaces, offices, and laboratories within the science park for research institutions, private companies, and educational entities. Provides dedicated facilities for member organizations operating within the PCTY ecosystem.
• Vinculación con centros de investigación (Research Center Linkage) Linkage and collaboration services connecting private companies with research centers and academic institutions within the park ecosystem. Facilitates R&D partnerships, innovation challenges, and technology transfer programs.
• Visitas escolares (School Visits Program) Educational visits for school groups to explore the park's facilities and learn about science and technology through hands-on activities at the CRECI, Bioterio, and Mariposario. Part of the SEVIC (Sistema de Enseñanza Vivencial e Indagatoria de la Ciencia) program.
• Litoteca Nacional de Hidrocarburos (National Hydrocarbon Lithotheque) National lithotheque operated by CNH for analysis, administration, and preservation of geological samples and drilling cores from hydrocarbon exploration. Capacity for 35,000 sample boxes, including a fragment approximately 110 million years old. Services offered through consortium with PCTY, CINVESTAV-IPN, ITPE, and Plenumsoft Energy & Sustainability.
• Laboratorios de Geofísica UNAM (UNAM Geophysics Laboratories) Geophysics laboratories with specialized areas for Core Cutting and Sample Preparation, Core Analysis, Petrophysics and Geophysical Logs, Electron Microscopy, Paleoceanography and Paleoclimates, and Geochemistry and Geochronology. Provides advanced subsurface imaging and geochemical dating capabilities.
• Centro de Investigación en Salud Dr. Jesús Kumate Rodríguez (Health Research Center) Health research center established through collaboration with Fundación IMSS, focusing on studies of new drugs, innovative prevention models, and patient tracking. Unique facility in southeastern Mexico supporting public health research.
• Museo de Ciencias del Cráter de Chicxulub (Chicxulub Crater Science Museum) Science museum dedicated to the Chicxulub impact crater, featuring interactive exhibits on the universe, solar system, impact craters, dinosaur extinction, biodiversity, Yucatán aquifers, and Mayan culture. Includes advanced technologies including domotics for energy management.
• IICEAC (Instituto de Investigación Científica y Estudios Avanzados Chicxulub) Multidisciplinary research institute focused on physical-mathematical sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and innovation, with particular emphasis on Earth sciences and the Chicxulub crater. Established by decree in collaboration with UNAM.
• CRECI (Centro de Recursos de Enseñanza de la Ciencia) Science Teaching Resource Center providing experiential learning materials and experiences for children and youth in scientific education. Part of the park's educational infrastructure including Bioterio and Mariposario facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% reduction in dengue cases over four years through vector research and prevention programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2018Multiple collaborations including ENES campus construction (70M pesos investment), Geophysics Laboratories inauguration (28M pesos), Litoteca delivery (2.5M pesos), and IICEAC establishment with 5-hectare land donation. UNAM is the most extensive academic partner.
• LANCIS (Laboratorio Nacional de Ciencias de la Sostenibilidad)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2017National Sustainability Sciences Laboratory operating from PCTY premises to advance environmental, economic, and social sustainability research with efficient processes for companies.
• Fundación IMSScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Collaboration for Centro de Investigación en Salud 'Dr. Jesús Kumate Rodríguez' enabling IMSS researchers to conduct drug studies and develop preventive medicine models using park's technological ecosystem.
• Secretaría de Investigación, Innovación y Educación Superior (SIIES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017State government department overseeing PCTY operations and coordinating research, innovation and superior education activities.
• CNH (Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2016Establishment of Litoteca Nacional headquarters in PCTY for analysis, administration and preservation of geological samples and cores for hydrocarbon exploration. 350M pesos investment from Fondo Sectorial Conacyt-Sener.
• Texas A&M UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2016Collaboration through SIIDETEY institutions invited to join international climate change research network led by Texas A&M.
• IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull member status providing access to international network of 400 organizations from 73 countries and 142,000 companies. Strengthens projection of SIIDETEY institutions and member companies globally.
• CIATEJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution specializing in biotechnology, operating Southeast unit from PCTY facilities.
• CICY (Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple units operating at PCTY including Biofábrica, Germolab, Unidad de Energías Renovables, Unidad de Materiales, and Unidad Productora de Semillas. Research focus on habanero chili seeds and agricultural innovation.
• CIMATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMathematics research center operating from PCTY to contribute to business competitiveness, disease combat, and productivity improvement through basic and applied mathematics.
• CIESAS PeninsularcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for Social Anthropology Research, first humanities and social sciences institution in PCTY. 26M pesos investment with 16 PhD researchers and 41 master's students.
• ECOSURcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional research institution operating from PCTY focusing on sustainable development and environmental research.
• CENTRO GEOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeographic research center member of PCTY ecosystem.
• GRAN MAIZALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution member of PCTY ecosystem.
• IICEAC (Instituto de Investigación Científica y Estudios Avanzados Chicxulub)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew institute for multidisciplinary research on Chicxulub crater and earth sciences, established 2018 by decree with UNAM collaboration.
• CANIETI (Cámara Nacional de la Industria Electrónica, de Telecomunicaciones y Tecnologías de la Información)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational industry chamber promoting 'Células de Innovación' program at PCTY, bringing together students, companies and academia for innovation challenges.
• IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth research center 'Dr. Jesús Kumate Rodríguez' at PCTY for drug studies and preventive medicine model development.
• Instituto Tecnológico del Petróleo y Energía (ITPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of consortium with PCTY, CINVESTAV-IPN, and Plenumsoft Energy & Sustainability to offer sample analysis services from Litoteca.
• CINVESTAV-IPNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of consortium for Litoteca services consortium.
• Plenumsoft Energy & SustainabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of consortium for Litoteca services.
• Estación Experimental de Pastos y Forrajes Indio Hatuey (Cuba)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through Milpa Maya and Agroecological Systems Program for agricultural transition and agroecological training.
• Greenpeace MéxicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for sustainable agriculture and GMO-free zone initiatives in Yucatán Peninsula.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Skolkovo Foundation: Skolkovo is a large government-backed innovation center near Moscow hosting research centers, corporate R&D labs, and a science-and-technology university. It shares PCTY's PPP-style government-backed park model, though at a vastly larger scale and with a private-sector tenant emphasis.
• Research Triangle Park (RTP): Research Triangle Park in North Carolina is one of the largest and most established research parks globally, anchored by universities and corporate R&D centers. It serves as a global benchmark for the kind of mature science park PCTY is building toward at a much earlier stage.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey): Tec de Monterrey operates multiple innovation campuses and research centers across Mexico with strong industry linkages. It is a broad incumbent in the same Mexican innovation-ecosystem space where PCTY operates as a regional park in Yucatan.

Direct peers

• Tecnópolis (Argentina): Tecnópolis is a large state-sponsored science and technology park in Buenos Aires, Argentina, combining research, cultural, and educational functions with public funding. It is directly comparable to PCTY as a publicly backed Latin American science park with science-museum and outreach components.
• CINVESTAV (Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN): CINVESTAV is a Mexican public research institution operating multiple graduate research centers across disciplines. As a Litoteca consortium partner and a fellow public research institution, it shares PCTY's research-infrastructure and PPP-style operating model.
• Tecnopuc (PUCRS): Tecnopuc is a university-anchored technology park in Porto Alegre, Brazil, hosting research labs, companies, and innovation programs. It mirrors PCTY's combined university + research-center + private-company ecosystem in a Latin American regional context.
• ParqueTec: ParqueTec is a Latin American science and technology park in Costa Rica that hosts research centers, higher education institutions, and tech companies. It is directly comparable to PCTY as a regional PPP-style park anchoring innovation in a non-capital geography.
• Tecnoparque Bogotá (SENA): Tecnoparque is a publicly backed science and innovation park in Colombia, operated by SENA with co-located research, training, and incubation functions. It shares PCTY's government-anchored model and multi-disciplinary research tenant structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/parquecientificoyucatan
• Instagraminstagram.com/parque_cientifico
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pcty

Compliance1 record

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