Overview
- The proposed Fondo InnovaTecNM will coordinate with Mexico’s intellectual‑property institute to secure patents and select which of the 275 national finalists advance to development in 2026.
- Sheinbaum also committed to increasing resources for the Tecnológico Nacional de México in 2026.
- TecNM is building an innovation ecosystem and a dedicated office to accelerate, transfer, and commercialize student projects across public, private, and social‑economy channels.
- InnovaTecNM 2025 in Pachuca followed 5,619 local projects involving 26,326 students and 7,965 advisors, culminating in a national showcase with roughly 2,500 participants and 275 finalists.
- The president highlighted flagship technology plans that include a Mexican small satellite and an unmanned vehicle for uses ranging from security to development and mobility.