An overview of the Uruguay cybersecurity market, including national projects and business opportunities for U.S. companies.

U.S. and Uruguay sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation on select critical and emerging technologies. 

Uruguay is one of the clean hydrogen and e-fuel production leaders in the region as a result of its solid national strategy and investments in the industry.

Uruguay advances in the battery storage and smart grid market niches, thanks to a positive regulatory environment and increasing commitment for clean hydrogen.

Uruguay has established itself as a leader in renewable energy within Latin America due to its advances in power generation and environmental technologies.

Uruguay plans to invest in infrastructure, technology, modernization systems, expansion of connectivity, implementation of 5G, and in new digital services.   

The Uruguayan government is working to improve the country’s water infrastructure and resilience to drought.

The IT Sector in Uruguay offers many opportunities related to 5G.

The binational Salto Grande Hydroelectric plant (Argentina/Uruguay) is undergoing a modernization and renovation project.

The Government of Uruguay announced a $500 million USD investment in water infrastructure projects.

Companies are encouraged to search for oil after evidence of likely reserves in Uruguay’s offshore waters.

Plans for the construction of a 10-hectare fishing port is expected to provide logistics support to commercial fishing fleets and related port activities.

The Uruguayan government launched a roadmap to develop its green hydrogen sector by 2040.

Uruguay’s October 2020 investment law is a primary drivers for the increased investment in agricultural equipment.

An important Uruguayan law regarding pharmaceutical patent protection is amended.