TICs are very widespread, 73% of homes count with telephone service. Connectivity is excellent because Rosario is located in the center of the optical fiber ring network of the main telecommunications providers. Costs for office space construction and rental are significantly less than those in cities such as Buenos Aires or San Pablo and, in addition, labor costs as well as the cost of living are lower. 41% of the population access the Internet at least an hour a week (although only 16% access from their homes). Also, Rosario is well-known around the world, because of its first-class artists and its wide array of cultural activities.


Reasons for producing technology in Rosario.

1. Critical Mass of IT Companies: 30% of the IT Software and Systems Industry within Argentina concentrates in Rosario. An approximate number of 60 companies employ more than 1500 professionals and technicians to service a large quantity of major industrial and services’ companies within the region.

2. Associative Work: according to ECLAC’s last report, Rosario Technology Park is the unique significant case in the country that achieves the integration of companies, universities and government for developing the IT sector.

3. Business Atmosphere: the area holds a century-old export and enterprising tradition, 40% of the country’s agricultural exports and 7% of its industrial exports are shipped from the region, Rosario’s Board of Trade occupies the second worldwide position in grain trading, numerous foundations for economic research, business schools as well as approximately thirty thousand SMB’s and businesses have settled in the city and its surrounding area.

4. Creative and Cultural Tradition: regarding the Arts, Rosario outstands by its World-Renowned Artists.  And regarding Technology, a similar innovation and original design capacity has leaded local IT Companies to develop solutions and innovative, flexible and original products.

5. Professional’s Offer: Four University centers offer careers in Systems Engineering (UTN, UNR, IPS, and UCA) and a number of approximately 500 engineers graduate each year with immediate Job Market Insertion. Job offers are available even prior to graduation.

6. University City: two main Universities host more than 80000 students undergoing higher studies, this represents 8,5% of the population, while 15% of the population counts with University education.

7. Connectivity and Logistics: Rosario is located in the center of Argentina’s optical fiber ring network. The main data communications operators offer their services within the city. Circulation within the city is very fluid, avoiding time loss in transfers. Roads and highways provide fluid connections towards the four cardinal directions. The International Airport allows traveling directly to Buenos Aires, Brazil or Chile.

8. Quality of Life: Rosario offers an attractive environment for professionals. Infrastructures and services are available to fulfill cultural, leisure, business and health needs without the stress, pollution and dangers of large South American cities.

9. Friendly Weather and Geography:  earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, snow or volcano eruptions are not likely to take place and temperatures vary between 18 and 32ºC during the summer and 5 and 16ºC in winter.

10. Biotechnology Research Clusters: several private and University centers congregate more than 400 researchers in this field.