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Better public services
Make government processes and public services easier to find, understand, and use.
Mexico Tech Week × Clara
Let’s transform
Mexico with AI.
AI Hackathon for Mexico.
One day. One challenge. One question:
what can AI do for Mexico?
APPLY FOR A SPOT ON LUMA
BUILD WITH AI. BUILD FOR MÉXICO.
One day to create.
A country to transform.
01 / THE CHALLENGEThe next big idea
The next big idea
could change a life for the better.
What can we build with AI to improve lives, make public services more accessible, and open up opportunities for more people?
Our AI Hackathon for Mexico brings together engineers, designers, entrepreneurs, and creators to solve real problems and make a public impact.
Evaluation criteria (opens in a new tab)WHAT TO BUILD
What can you build?
The challenge is wide open. What you build on October 30 could be exactly what someone has been waiting for. Here are a few paths to get started.
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Opportunities for everyone
Help more people discover education, employment, entrepreneurship, support, and benefit opportunities.
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Underserved communities
Identify opportunities to improve existing services and build solutions for communities that currently lack access to public services or information.
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The future of cities and local government
Reimagine how local governments deliver services, communicate with residents, and make decisions.
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Public data that works
Turn complex public data and documents into tools, agents, APIs, maps, and clear information.
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Build on public infrastructure
Connect AI with public systems and information to create useful new experiences for people.
02 / THE RULES OF THE GAMEOpen ideas.
Open ideas.
Real impact.
Each team must:
- 1Build a working AI prototype during the hackathon.
- 2Use an official Mexican public source: government data, a service, or a system.
- 3Document your foundation: cite the source, the date or freshness of the information, and the problem you are solving.
- 4Prioritize public benefit over commercial gain.
- 5Credit the hackathon with a visible mention and a link to the AI Hackathon for Mexico in your project.
- 6Bring your favorite tools, models, and frameworks.
03 / YOU CREATE. CLARA POWERS YOU.AI
AI
to build with.
Clara will give all participants access to AI tools, open-source models, and infrastructure during the hackathon so they can bring their ideas to life.
You focus on building. We provide the tools.
Register for the hackathon04 / SCHEDULEOne day.
One day.
All your ambition.
Friday, October 30, 2026 · Mexico City
- Registration and breakfast
- Welcome, challenge introduction, and AI tools
- Team formation and project definition
- Prototype development and mentoring
- Lunch
- Development, testing, and project submission
- Demos for the jury
- Deliberation, awards, and closing
05 / PRIZES
Prizes for big ideas.
First place
$10k MXN
in credits for AI tools or models.
Second place
$5k MXN
in credits for AI tools or models.
Third place
$2k MXN
in credits for AI tools or models.
If you win one of these three places, you will enter an accelerated interview process for the opportunity to join the Clara team.
06 / FAQYour questions
Your questions
before the challenge.
Teams, backgrounds, and requirements. Find the answers here before the challenge.
Who can participate?
Engineers, designers, entrepreneurs, and builders interested in applying AI for public benefit in Mexico. We are looking for teams with complementary skills to build and present a working prototype.
Do I need prior AI experience?
You do not need to be an AI specialist. Experience building applications or products will be valued, as will your ability to contribute to the project’s development.
Do I need a team to register?
No. You can register individually or with a team of up to three people. Each member must complete their own registration.
What happens if I register without a team?
You can form a team with other participants at the start of the event.
Does registration guarantee my participation?
Registration is subject to review and available capacity. You will receive confirmation if your participation is accepted.
What should we build?
A working AI-powered prototype that addresses a specific problem and creates public benefit in Mexico. It must be built during the hackathon.
Is an official public source required?
Yes. Each project must use, connect to, or build on at least one official Mexican public data source, service, or system, and identify its origin, date, or validity.
What tools can we use?
You can use your preferred tools, models, and frameworks. Clara will also provide access to open-source AI models and infrastructure during the event.
What should I bring?
Your computer, charger, and the tools you need to build.
What should we present at the end?
A prototype demonstration explaining the problem, who benefits, how it uses AI, and which official public source it incorporates. The project must also include a reference and a visible link to AI Hackathon por México.
Who is on the jury?
The jury will consist of Clara team members with experience in engineering, artificial intelligence, and product development. It will evaluate projects based on the published criteria.
THE AMBITIONYou, your team, AI, and one day.
You, your team, AI, and one day.
What will you build for Mexico?
The public data is already there. The digital infrastructure is already there. And you’re here, too. All that’s left is to connect it all and make it happen.
Register now