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Mexico Tech Week to discuss AI investment and research funding
Mexico Tech Week is scheduled to take place in Mexico City from Oct.
26 to Nov.
1.
On Oct.
27, representatives of SoftBank, Kaszek and General Atlantic are due to discuss investment in artificial intelligence and funding trends in Latin America.
Organizers say the event has around 500 activities and expect about 30,000 attendees.
The Tecnológico de Monterrey has joined as a main partner, with a focus on connecting scientific research to funding and new businesses.
Its Deep Tech House program, running Oct.
27 to 29, will include discussions on semiconductor opportunities and barriers to biotechnology businesses.
The funding needed for research-based companies can be substantial; one event organizer estimated that a seed investment in semiconductors can require $5 million to $10 million.
Organizers say the event will also use five themed houses to bring activities closer together and reduce travel between them.
Mexico Tech Week will bring together representatives of SoftBank, Kaszek and General Atlantic on October 27 to discuss AI investment and financing trends in Latin America.
The fourth edition of the event will run from October 26 to November 1 in Mexico City.
Organizers said the program had about 500 events and expected approximately 30,000 attendees.
The Tecnológico de Monterrey will join as a main partner, connecting research projects with funding opportunities and company creation.
Its Deep Tech House program will include discussions on semiconductors and barriers to biotechnology entrepreneurship.
- Who
- Representatives of SoftBank, Kaszek and General Atlantic, alongside researchers, entrepreneurs and investors.
- What
- Mexico Tech Week will host discussions on AI investment and research funding.
- When
- October 26 to November 1; the investment discussion is scheduled for October 27.
- Where
- Mexico City, at events including AI House and the Tec's Deep Tech House at Campus Wortev in Condesa.
- Why
- To discuss investment and financing trends and connect scientific research with funding and business opportunities.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The fourth edition of Mexico Tech Week is scheduled to take place in Mexico City.
Representatives of SoftBank, Kaszek and General Atlantic are scheduled to discuss AI investment at AI House.
The Tec's Deep Tech House program is scheduled to run at Campus Wortev in Condesa.
- Edition
- Fourth
- Event dates
- October 26–November 1
- Expected attendance
- Approximately 30,000
- Events
- Around 500
- Semiconductor seed investment
- 5–10 million dollars
What people are saying
We are focusing significant efforts on developing new knowledge through applied research and through our innovation districts.
A seed investment in semiconductors can require between 5 and 10 million dollars.
Today there are enough tools for entrepreneurs to have created a product and tested it in the market before they approach investors.
Sources
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