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Application Deadline: April 8th, 2026.

What is The MAD Fellowship?

The MAD Fellowship is a summer program that connects outstanding ITAM students with high-growth startups in Mexico. Top-performing fellows earn a spot

in a leading international entrepreneurship course.  More than an internship,

it’s a lifelong community and a fast track to a career in tech.

The program accelerates high-potential students by providing the financial, academic, and professional support needed to build world-class careers.

Application Deadline: April 8th, 2026.

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BUILD,

MOVE FAST, AND HAVE REAL IMPACT.

Informative sessions

Session 1: March 25th | 14:30 - 15:00 hrs

Session 2: March 26th | 17:30 - 18:00 hrs

Sesssion 3: April 6th | 14:30 - 15:00 hrs

Espacio EPIC

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Our fellows are

  • Curious 

  • Impact-driven

  • Analytical

  • Resourceful

  • Creative

Program requirements

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Be a currently enrolled ITAM undergraduate student (Licenciatura or Ingeniería).

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Have at least 20 accredited courses by December 31st, 2025.

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Demonstrate strong English communication skills.

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Be available to attend EPIC Lab workshops with invited experts (May–June 2026).

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Be available to work full-time for 8 weeks in summer 2026 (June 8 – July 31).

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If selected as an outstanding fellow and Demo Day winner, have a valid passport and visa for the international entrepreneurship course.

The Application Process

  • The MAD Fellowship application includes:

    • Form with educational and professional information

    • The MAD Fellows Challenge (a project-based assessment)

    • Your transcript (historial académico)

    • CV (in English)

  • After submitting your application:

    • Pre-selected candidates will be invited to interview at the EPIC Lab.

    • The selection committee will evaluate applicants, and all applicants will be notified whether they were selected as one of 30 MAD Fellows by the end of April 2026.

Application Deadline: April 8th, 2026.

What to Expect Next

  • Selected fellows will:

    • Attend EPIC Lab workshops and expert sessions prior to the internship.

    • Complete the 8-week full-time startup internship.

    • Participate in Demo Day, where the most outstanding fellows will be selected for a prize.

    • Demo Day winners will receive a fully funded international entrepreneurship course at one of the world’s leading universities.

Important dates

DATE

March 18th to April 8th, 2026

March 25th, 14:30 - 15:00

March 26th, 17:30 - 18:00

April 6th, 14:30 - 15:00

April 8th (23:59)

April 13th

April 15th - April 22nd

End of April 2026

Training Sessions from May 8th 2026 to June 5th, 2027

May 2026

june 8th 2026 to July 31st 2026 (full-time, in-person or hybrid

August 2026

Early January 2027

Applications Open

First Information Session

Second Information Sessionj

Final Informarion Session

Application Deadline

Notification of pre-selected fellows for interviews

Interviews

Final Results Announced

EPIC Lab Workshops

Startup Announcements

Startup Internship

Demo Day

International Entrepreneurship Course

Preguntas frecuentes

​More Questions?

Attend an information session, email epiclab@itam.mx, or visit us at the EPIC Lab.
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