Competition & Award
TecPrize 2026
Apply by Sep 30, 2026
About
TecPrize 2026 invites startups and organizations to propose innovative solutions for developing a resilient workforce in an AI-driven future, offering equity-free grants, participation in major conferences, and access to mentorship and support within the Tecnológico de Monterrey ecosystem.
Benefits
- 🎁Equity-Free Grant — US$10,000 in equity-free grants for each of the 3 winning solutions
- ✈️ IFE Conference 2027 — Flight and admission for one lead founder from each finalist solution to participate in IFE Conference 2027 in Monterrey, Mexico
- 🎤TecPrize 2026 Final — Participation in the TecPrize 2026 Final on the Mainstage of IFE Conference 2027
- 🏢IFE EdTech Summit — A booth for each of the 10 finalist solutions at the IFE EdTech Summit
- 📊Impact Measurement Bootcamp — Participation in a specialized program to strengthen impact measurement and communication
- 🤝Support Program — Access to support, experts, mentors, and connections within the ecosystem
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups and organizations focused on workforce development solutions
- Solutions must address adaptability and resilience in an AI-driven future
- Open to participants from Latin America and the Caribbean
Participation Commitments
- Participation in the TecPrize 2026 Final on January 26–28, 2027
- Attendance at the IFE Conference 2027 in Monterrey, Mexico
- Engagement in the Impact Measurement Bootcamp
Target Region
Latin America and the Caribbean
Target Sector
Workforce development, education technology
Tecnológico de Monterrey