Empowering innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth across Mexico
As part of CREO MX Zacatecas 2025, WORTEV participated in the Hackathon Awards Ceremony, recognizing the creativity and impact of young innovators developing solutions for Mexico’s most pressing challenges.
The event brought together government leaders, universities, private sponsors, and development institutions to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state of Zacatecas and across Mexico.
“At WORTEV, we believe in empowering entrepreneurs with not only knowledge and mentorship but also access to capital. These projects represent the creativity, discipline, and determination that define Mexico’s next generation of business leaders,” said Denis Yris, Founder and CEO of WORTEV.
Celebrating the Innovators of the Future
🏆 First Place: Agrophys (UAZ) — Development of nanofertilizers and nanopesticides for sustainable agriculture.
🥈 Second Place: Incluye+ (CECYTEZ) — An educational platform integrating sign language and sensory devices for inclusive learning.
🥉 Third Place: Topos Negros (ITSZO) — Research on quebracho as a natural substitute for sodium cyanide in mineral flotation processes.
These projects exemplify how science, sustainability, and social impact can converge to create transformative solutions for industries and communities alike.
WORTEV awarded seed capital to support the winning teams, marking a milestone in its mission to back early-stage innovation and help entrepreneurs transition from concept to market-ready ventures.
CREO MX: A Platform for Economic Inclusion
The Government of Zacatecas, through its Ministry of Economy, announced the fourth edition of CREO MX 2025, held from October 14 to 16 at the Centro Platero.
The initiative promotes innovation among entrepreneurs, micro, and small businesses, positioning Zacatecas as a hub for inclusive growth.
This year’s edition introduced seed funding and specialized mentorship to strengthen the university Hackathon, encouraging greater participation among young innovators.
Beyond the competition, CREO MX emphasizes social inclusion, with programs designed for women entrepreneurs, university students, and the migrant community.
Through a partnership with WORTEV, new initiatives will empower women-led businesses and provide access to financing and business education.
Building Alliances for Regional Development
Key partners in this initiative include:
- The Center for Competitiveness of Mexico (CCMX), providing tools to strengthen supply chain integration and competitiveness.
- The Council of Science, Technology and Innovation of Zacatecas (COZCYT), fostering innovation-driven economic growth.
- The Ministry of Women, hosting a dedicated forum for women entrepreneurs.
Together, these institutions reflect a national model of collaboration between government, private sector, and academia, working to create opportunities for every entrepreneur.
WORTEV: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Through programs like CREO MX Zacatecas, WORTEV continues to promote entrepreneurial growth, technological innovation, and social impact across Mexico.
By combining education, capital, and business acceleration, WORTEV transforms ideas into sustainable enterprises that contribute to regional and national development.
👉 Discover how WORTEV empowers entrepreneurs across Mexico through innovation, inclusion, and smart capital.
