Where Life Sciences Meets the Next Generation of Industrial Development

September 2026. Artificial intelligence, automation, and specialized manufacturing are redefining how Life Sciences operations are planned and executed. New technologies are raising the requirements for buildings, services, capabilities, and processes, while continuity and quality remain fundamental to highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Located in Costa Rica’s Western Region, Evolution Free Zone was developed to respond to this industrial landscape. Conceived under the Free Trade Zone 5.0 model, the Park integrates smart infrastructure, state-of-the-art buildings, sustainability, skilled talent, strategic connectivity, and a human-centered approach within a Business Ecosystem designed for advanced industries.

Behind us is CODE Development Group, a company with more than 20 years of experience in real estate and Free Trade Zone development in Costa Rica. That trajectory includes Coyol Free Zone, Costa Rica’s leading Life Sciences hub, where 34 companies generate more than US$4.4 billion in annual sales, accounting for 54.9% of the country’s Medical Devices exports.

Together, both Parks provide complementary industrial platforms for world-class companies seeking to establish or expand their operations in Costa Rica. Coyol Free Zone offers a consolidated Life Sciences hub, while Evolution Free Zone provides a next-generation business platform designed to support long-term growth. Through both developments, CODE Development Group offers the flexibility to address different stages of a company’s growth, specific operational requirements, and strategic location needs.

Facilities Designed for Specialized Life Sciences Operations

Life Sciences manufacturing requires buildings capable of responding to precise technical, regulatory, and production requirements. CODE Development Group’s experience includes facilities designed and built to support specialized manufacturing processes, controlled environments, efficient logistics, operational resilience, and future expansion.

The Park offers stand-alone and Multitenant buildings, providing companies with alternatives according to the scale and characteristics of their projects.

Our Build-to-Suit facilities are developed around the specific requirements of each company, allowing technical, regulatory, and operational considerations to be incorporated from the design stage.

Also, our New Multitenant Building provides a different configuration through five independent, flexible, and scalable modules. Each module includes dedicated connections for electricity, water, and telecommunications, giving companies the autonomy and technical conditions required to accommodate long-term growth.

At Park level, reliability and business continuity are addressed through robust systems and redundancy. Real-time monitoring covers potable water, electrical systems, wastewater treatment plants, and the security network, reinforcing the conditions required by advanced manufacturing operations.

Connectivity further strengthens Evolution Free Zone’s value proposition. Direct access to Route 1 through an overpass interchange links the Park with one of Costa Rica’s main transportation corridors, improving access to key industrial and logistics points in the country.

Talent Aligned with Industry Requirements

Workforce capabilities are another critical component of specialized Life Sciences manufacturing, particularly as technology and automation continue transforming production environments.

Our strategic location in Costa Rica’s Western Region provides access to an educational network that includes 20 public and private universities, 17 technical schools, and 55 high schools in the surrounding area, supporting access to a diverse and growing talent pool.

The connection between education and industry is being strengthened through the development of the first INA Training Center located within a Free Trade Zone in Costa Rica, resulting from a pioneering alliance between the National Learning Institute (INA) and Evolution Free Zone. The Center will include workshops, classrooms, a laboratory, and a cleanroom, expanding technical training opportunities in the Region and aligning talent skills development with the requirements of the advanced manufacturing companies located within the Park.

This investment in technical education complements the employment opportunities being generated across the Region. Evolution Free Zone has already confirmed the first 6,000 quality jobs associated with the start of operations of companies established there, with up to 20,000 quality jobs projected over the next 15 years.

Sustainability Integrated into Industrial Development

Sustainability has been incorporated into Evolution Free Zone from its conception, influencing decisions related to design, construction, resource management, and Park operations. This approach aligns industrial development with efficient resource use and long-term value for companies, communities, and the surrounding environment.

Among these initiatives is a solar farm that supplies 100% of the energy used in common areas, together with water treatment and reuse, and smart technologies designed to improve resource efficiency.

Environmental management also extends to the surrounding landscape. Through our reforestation program, we have planted 4,750 native trees, contributing to ecological connectivity within the El Achiote Interurban Biological Corridor.

Built for the Next Chapter of Life Sciences

Today, the scale of the development in Evolution Free Zone is reflected in tangible results. With 124 hectares, 127,521 m² of built area, eight companies, and the first 6,000 confirmed jobs, the Park has become Costa Rica’s Fastest-Growing Business Ecosystem, contributing to the positioning of the Western Region as the epicenter for technology, innovation, quality employment, and investment in our country.

Developed under the Free Trade Zone 5.0 model, the Park brings together the conditions advanced industries require to establish, expand, and grow in Costa Rica, while creating value that extends beyond industrial operations.

“It is specifically designed to connect investment, innovation, talent, and technology while generating value beyond industrial operations. We seek to promote the well-being of our people, employees, and neighboring communities, while addressing important aspects such as mobility, the services we can provide, spaces for social interaction, and talent development,” concluded Jorge Arturo Monge, managing director of CODE Development Group.

This broader vision defines Evolution Free Zone’s role in the next chapter of Life Sciences: creating an environment where industrial development, people, and long-term value move forward together.