Accelerate your EdTech with Tecnológico de Monterrey.

IFE Accelerator: Your Partner for Entering the LATAM Market

Mexico is not a destination. It is a launchpad. Join our soft-landing platform for entering the Latin American EdTech market.

We are an equity-free program that offers an eight-week immersive experience in Mexico City and Monterrey, connecting you with investors, founders, companies, and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Open call until July 26

Bases of the Enrollment

Accelerate equity-free with Tecnológico de Monterrey

Benefits of IFE Accelerator

Participation Benefits

1. A six-week immersion experience in Mexico City and Monterrey.

2. Access to experts in legal matters, culture, investment, and marketing, with a focus on market expansion.

3. Workspace at the Monterrey Innovation District.

4. Mentoring sessions with founders and investors from the EdTech ecosystem.

5. Participation in Mexico Tech Week, Mexico’s leading technology event.

6. Access to the IFE Conference, the largest higher education event in the region.

7. The opportunity to pitch to investors during Demo Day on the Main Stage of the IFE EdTech Summit.

8. Admission to the EdTech acceleration program by the University of Southern California – Rossier School of Education USC Education Technology Accelerator.

Open call until July 26

Participation Requirements

**We are looking for 10 EdTech companies with technology solutions in:**

B2B EdTech solutions sold to institutions rather than directly to end consumers
Workforce upskilling and reskilling
AI-powered learning infrastructure
HRTech focused on learning and development
Innovation for higher education institutions
Corporate and enterprise learning

Stage: Sales, finished product.

Key Dates

Application Deadline

July 26

Program Start

October 5

Immersion Trip

October 24–November 21

IFE Conference

January 23–31

Open call until July 26

Program Experts

Robespierre Reyes

The Human API

Antonio Grezan

Tec de Monterrey

Félix López

Tec de Monterrey

Italia Lastiri

Angel Ventures

Program Founders

Mariana Garza

Inverkids

Carlos Effio

Udocz

Valentina Salazar

MicandPose

Ricardo Cevada

Core AI

Open call until July 26

Bases of the Enrollment

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Frequently Asked Questions

Early-stage startups that meet the following criteria:
Product based on Artificial Intelligence.
Project focus: Higher Education and Lifelong Learning.
Product stage: Having a functional product that can be demonstrated to users, or that already has sales.
Interest in raising investment.
Interest in opening the Latin American market.
Documentation to travel to Mexico.

Complete the application form.
If you pass the first stage, you will move on to a Technology Demo evaluation.
If you pass the second stage, you will be invited to an online interview.
If necessary, we may ask you to provide additional information.
Final decision by the committee.

Hybrid

4 months from October to January

Equity Free program, no cost.
Each founder should pay for the flight to CDMX from October 24 to November 21.

Lodging and food during the in-person stages.
Flights to Monterrey after Mexico Tech Week from November 7 to 22.
Flights to the IFE Conference in Monterrey from 23 to 31 January 2027.

What costs does the program NOT cover?

Yes. But the program only covers the cost of one person on the team.

No, the program is open to any nationality. It is conducted in both English and Spanish.

Yes, it is a requirement for interaction with experts and investors.

edtech@servicios.tec.mx

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Accelerate your EdTech with Tecnológico de Monterrey.

IFE Accelerator: Your Partner for Entering the LATAM Market

Open call until July 26

Bases of the Enrollment

Accelerate equity-free with Tecnológico de Monterrey

Benefits of IFE Accelerator

Participation Benefits

Open call until July 26

Participation Requirements

**We are looking for 10 EdTech companies with technology solutions in:**

Key Dates

Application Deadline

Program Start

Immersion Trip

IFE Conference

Open call until July 26

Program Experts

Robespierre Reyes

Antonio Grezan

Félix López

Italia Lastiri

Program Founders

Mariana Garza

Carlos Effio

Valentina Salazar

Ricardo Cevada

Open call until July 26

Bases of the Enrollment

Privacy

Frequently Asked Questions

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Accelerate your EdTech with Tecnológico de Monterrey.

IFE Accelerator: Your Partner for Entering the LATAM Market

Open call until July 26

Bases of the Enrollment

Accelerate equity-free with Tecnológico de Monterrey

Benefits of IFE Accelerator

Participation Benefits

Open call until July 26

Participation Requirements

We are looking for 10 EdTech companies with technology solutions in:

Key Dates

Application Deadline

Program Start

Immersion Trip

IFE Conference

Open call until July 26

Program Experts

Robespierre Reyes

Antonio Grezan

Félix López

Italia Lastiri

Program Founders

Mariana Garza

Carlos Effio

Valentina Salazar

Ricardo Cevada

Open call until July 26

Bases of the Enrollment

Privacy

Frequently Asked Questions

WHO SOULD APPLY?

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?

WHAT IS THE MODALITY OF THE PROGRAM?

HOW LONG DOES THE PROGRAM LAST?

IF SELECTED, WHAT IS THE COST OF THE PROGRAM?

WHAT COSTS DOES THE PROGRAM COVER?

WHAT COSTS DOES THE PROGRAM NOT COVER?

CAN A TEAM BE REGISTER?

DO I NEED TO BE MEXICAN TO PARTICIPATE?

DO I NEED TO SPEAK ENGILSH TO PARTICIPATE?

WHERE CAN I CONTACT YOU FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS?

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**We are looking for 10 EdTech companies with technology solutions in:**