The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) awarded innovative university technologies in a ceremony attended by recognized academic personalities such as Tomás Humberto Rubio Pérez, Raquel Bialik, Ramsés Humberto Mena Chávez, and Joaquín Narro Lobo. On this occasion, 15 companies belonging to the InnovaUNAM System, dedicated to the transfer of knowledge generated at the university, graduated.
Laidetec was awarded the University Prize León and Pola Bialik for its outstanding creation and commercialization of technological solutions. During the event, the courage and kindness involved in entrepreneurship were highlighted, risking time and resources to make entrepreneurs' dreams a reality. Since its inception, the system has experienced steady growth, with a total of 683 projects submitted and 139 graduates to date.
The diversity in the profile of entrepreneurs is notable, with 65% being graduates, 25% students, and 10% academics, showing equitable gender representation with 62% men and 38% women. Raquel Bialik emphasized the importance of fostering scientific research applied to social problems and following up on results to improve society.
Hernando Ortega Carrillo, representative of Laidetec, shared that the company began its incubation in 2012, formally consolidating in 2019 with a focus on accessible technology that improves quality of life and creates opportunities in the sector. At a festival held in the Islands of Ciudad Universitaria, around 20 companies presented their innovations, attracting interested students.
The Coordination of Linkage and Technological Transfer (CVTT) of UNAM, with its 20 incubation units and eight innovation laboratories, plays a fundamental role in supporting these projects, helping to make entrepreneurs' dreams a reality and contributing to the country’s economy and job creation. On the stage of the Alfonso Caso auditorium, Laidetec was recognized for its social impact and its ability to incorporate technology into its business model, creating solutions in robotics, artificial intelligence, and prosthesis manufacturing.
Jorge Vázquez Ramos, head of the CVTT, celebrated the 15 years of the InnovaUNAM business incubators system and highlighted the importance of fostering an entrepreneurial culture that generates solutions for society's needs. Among the notable participants were Ecovoraz, specialized in the micropropagation of carnivorous plants, and Abeemestra, which offers beekeeping products. The festival also included an exhibition of a "formula" type car by UNAM Motorsports, where interested parties could experience a driving simulator, in addition to music from Street Jam, a group formed during the pandemic.
