If you are getting started
Join a hackathon or an event. Build something real in a weekend, meet the people working in the field and compete for prizes. It costs nothing and what you build is yours.
Hacktoberfest MéxicoBuild your startup in Mexico with the companies and people who can move it forward
Free, equity-free programs for founders and developers in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey: hackathons, mentorship from operators, startup perks and rooms with the companies and investors building here.
Companies that support us
- Anthropic
- doola
- Notion
- Snowflake
- Datadog
- Twilio
Where do you start?
If you already have a project
We connect founders in our programs with tools, credits and support from the companies we work with, and introduce strong teams to accelerators and to our own programs. We look for real progress, not just an idea.
See perksIf you have experience to share
Judge a hackathon, mentor a team, speak at an event or help decide what we run next. A role beyond attending.
Tell us about youIf you have already exited
Your next company, from a position of advantage. For founders with an exit, fractional executives and operators starting their second, third or fourth company: a small group, sessions with operators who have done it, and direct conversations with venture capital funds from the start. There is no open call.
Request a conversationPrograms on the calendar
Open, upcoming and invitation-only programs in Mexico.
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.
How we help you grow
01
Startup perks
Software, credits and support from the companies we work with. What applies depends on your stage.
02
Operators as mentors
Engineers, founders and domain experts who judge and mentor at our programs.
03
Rooms with companies and investors
Programs and events where you meet the companies and investors building in Mexico.
04
A community in three cities
Developers, students and founders in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
Startup perks
Tell us what you are building and we will tell you what is available for your stage.
- HubSpot
- Carta
- Notion
- doola
- Linear
- n8n
- MojoAuth
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
Our partner network
We work with leading companies in AI, data, software and infrastructure. For the people in our programs, that means tools, credits and technical support to build faster and at lower cost.
- Snowflake
- Datadog
- Twilio
- Notion
- Anthropic
- doola
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.
Frequently asked questions
Are Mobil3 programs free for startups?
Yes. Programs for founders and developers are free, and Mobil3 never takes equity. The companies and institutions behind each program cover its cost.
Do I need a company or an idea to join?
No. Hackathons and events are open to developers and students without a startup. If you already have a project, tell us where it is and we tell you which program fits.
What startup perks can I get?
Software, credits and support from companies we work with, such as HubSpot, Carta, Notion and doola. What applies depends on your stage and the program.
I already exited a company. Is there something for me?
Yes. We run an invitation-only program for founders with an exit, fractional executives and operators starting their next company. The conversation starts by email.
Where do the programs take place?
In Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Every city has its own page with local programs and institutions.
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Tell us who you are and what you are building. We will send you programs, open calls and opportunities before they go public.
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