Where companies meet the people building Mexico's digital economy.
Mobil3 connects protocols, fintechs, global brands and investors to the students, developers, technical leaders and institutions shaping technology in Mexico and Latin America. We design the programs, run them end to end, and report what came out.
Companies that support us
People in our programs get credits, tools and support from this network.
Four ways to work with Mobil3
Every program has a defined group of participants, a partner who needs something specific, and an outcome we report on when it ends.
Hackathons and Innovation Challenges
Working prototypes for a problem you define, built by developers who could join your team.
Challenge design · Recruitment · Mentors and judges · Demo day · Follow-up report
For: Protocols, banks and corporates
University and Government Programs
Programs with students and public institutions that are well run, documented and ready to report.
Campus tours · Workshops · Institutional programs · Bilingual deliverables
For: Fintechs, universities, governments, NGOs and embassies
Events and Activations
The right people in the room: founders, operators, investors and institutions you need to meet in Mexico.
Curated guest list · Roundtables and dinners · Meetups and summits · On-site operations
For: Fintechs, investors and global brands
Developer Adoption
Developers using your product, not just hearing about it.
Workshops · Credits and starter kits · Office hours · Project showcases
For: AI, developer tool and protocol teams
For companies and institutions
Protocols, fintechs, AI and developer tool companies, investors, public innovation offices, NGOs, non-profits and embassies use Mobil3 to reach the students, developers and founders building in Mexico. We design the program around your goal, run it on the ground, and report what came out.
For startups and developers
Free, equity-free programs with prizes, mentorship, startup perks and direct access to the companies that are hiring and investing in Mexico.
What our programs leave behind
Hackathons, university activations and programs with government in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
$1.2M+
MXN in prizes and scholarships facilitated
250+
Unique participants
12+
University activations
15+
Universities we work with
Upcoming programs
What is on the calendar in Mexico. Dates are added here as soon as they are confirmed.
October 2026
Mexico City · 7-hour Hack Day
Hackathon
Hacktoberfest
A Hack Day during Mexico Tech Week to build with open source AI and open-weight models, with mentors and partner tools for every team.
Coming soon
Mexico City · Girls and mixed categories
Education
Technovation
The global program where students ages 8 to 18 learn coding, AI and entrepreneurship and build AI or mobile app products for their communities. Mobil3 runs both categories: Technovation Girls and a mixed category. Free for participants.
2027
Mexico City · Dates coming soon
Flagship
Mobil3 2027
Our largest program yet: building days, a closing day to present what was built, a summit for company leaders and a residency for a small group of builders.
2027 Q3
Guadalajara · 22 weeks
Government
Government pilot kickoff
First Mobil3 public-sector pilot. Brief, design sprint, pilot in production, scale handover.
Who we build programs with
Companies that backed our programs, public innovation offices, universities and builder communities in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
Want Mobil3 in your city?
We are building partnerships with local governments, universities, communities and companies beyond Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Tell us what you would like to build together.
Flagship program
Mobil3 2027, Mexico City
A two-week residency in Mexico City for a small group of builders. Travel, lodging and per diem covered. Applications open when dates are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mobil3?
Mobil3 is a Mexico City company that designs and runs programs connecting companies and public institutions with the founders, developers and students building Mexico's digital economy. It runs hackathons and innovation challenges, university and government programs, events and activations, and developer adoption programs.
Who works with Mobil3?
Protocols, fintechs, AI and developer tool companies, investors, public innovation offices, NGOs, non-profits and embassies work with Mobil3 to reach builders in Mexico. Founders and developers join Mobil3 programs to build, get mentorship and startup perks, and meet the companies hiring and investing in Mexico.
Does Mobil3 work with governments, NGOs and embassies?
Yes. Mobil3 designs and runs fixed-scope, bilingual programs with federal and state governments, city halls, NGOs, non-profits and embassies in Mexico, built around procurement, audit and donor reporting. Public-sector pilots start in 2027 Q3, and briefs can be sent through the public sector page.
What has Mobil3 delivered so far?
Mobil3 runs hackathons, university activations and programs with government in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Its programs have brought together more than 250 unique participants, facilitated more than $1.2M MXN in prizes and scholarships, included more than 12 university activations, and it works with more than 15 universities.
Are Mobil3 programs free for founders and developers?
Yes. Programs for founders and developers are free, and Mobil3 never takes equity. Participants get mentorship, startup perks from the companies we work with and direct access to the companies that are hiring and investing in Mexico.
What startup perks do founders get?
Founders in Mobil3 programs get software, credits and support from companies we work with. What applies depends on your stage and the program.
How does a company start a program with Mobil3?
Send a short brief through the form on the companies page or book a 30 minute call. Every program runs in four steps: discovery, design, run and report, with the audience, KPIs and deliverables agreed before anything is booked.
When is Mobil3 2027?
Mobil3 2027 is a two week residency in Mexico City for a small group of builders, with travel, lodging and per diem covered. Dates are not confirmed yet. Sign up on the Mobil3 2027 page to hear when applications open.