AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedicinal Cannabis Manufacturing: Vantage Point Global opened Costa Rica’s first medicinal cannabis manufacturing lab in El Guarco, Cartago, aiming to move from raw exports to full pharmaceutical production, with plans to scale from 85 workers to as many as 420 and export finished products to Europe. 3D-Printed Healthcare: Costa Rica’s CCSS (Caja) implanted the country’s first personalized 3D-printed cranial prosthesis, using patient imaging to fit skull defects and expand specialized care. Medtech Growth: Lantern Med Digital highlights Costa Rica’s shift into high-tech manufacturing, with medical devices now the biggest export and major multinationals driving the ecosystem. Education Tech Watch: Costa Rica’s Hello Brete English program saw about 99,000 dropouts in four months (around a 48% dropout rate), raising concerns about self-directed online learning and retention. Space/Connectivity: Liberty Costa Rica launched a Starlink direct-to-device mobile satellite service, extending coverage for remote areas and emergencies. Volcano Safety: Poás Volcano tightened access after an eruption, cutting daily visitors and requiring helmets and limits at the crater viewpoint.
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