Mexico City Hackathon

Description

Build and pitch AI-powered solutions at the Mexico City Hackathon, taking place 8–11 September 2026 at Universidad de la Libertad in Mexico City.Designed for **Latin American college students**, this multi-day hackathon offers a practical route into the region’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. Attendees will work on original responses to local educational, economic and social challenges, using modern technology and cutting-edge AI tools to turn ideas into credible solutions.## What to expectThe programme combines collaborative building, entrepreneurial thinking and competitive pitching. Rather than focusing on theory alone, participants will develop a hackathon project and communicate its potential to others. The experience centres on four opportunities:- **Build and innovate:** Create a technology-led solution connected to a real local issue.- **Pitch your idea:** Present the concept and show how it could make an impact.- **Meet the ecosystem:** Connect with entrepreneurs, thought leaders and fellow students from Mexico and across Latin America.- **Compete for prizes:** Successful teams can earn prizes intended to help accelerate their hackathon ideas.The event also includes participation in the **Radical Innovation Summit**, giving attendees exposure to the wider Latin American innovation and venture community. This connection makes the hackathon more than a short building sprint: it is also a chance to discover professional opportunities, meet potential future colleagues and employers, and form relationships with people working at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship and economic freedom.## Who should apply?The hackathon is aimed at college students from Latin America who already have experience in, or are keen to explore, **technology, entrepreneurship and free-market ideas**. The event page does not specify a required technical level, so it should be relevant both to students with existing skills and to motivated applicants with a strong interest in the field. Participants should be ready to collaborate, develop an idea under time constraints and present their work.Hosted in partnership with **Universidad de la Libertad** at its campus in [Mexico City](https://www.createwith.com/cities/mexico-city), the event runs from **8 to 11 September 2026**. Applications close on **28 August**, so prospective participants should apply in advance.[Apply for the Mexico City Hackathon](https://fee.org/mexico-city-hackathon)