Cancún, Quintana Roo — Entrepreneurs in Quintana Roo who are turning sargasso seaweed into marketable products will receive specialized training and compete for international investment, including a chance to pitch in Silicon Valley.
Olmo Torres Talamante, director of Mayma México, said the organization is working with micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to professionalize their projects and help them access financial tools to grow and attract investors.
Among the projects receiving support are those that transform sargasso into value-added products, turning one of the Mexican Caribbean’s biggest environmental challenges into an economic opportunity.
Quintana Roo will host a regional final where entrepreneurs will present their projects to a panel of experts. The winners will advance to a national stage in Chihuahua.
The winning project will represent Mexico in Silicon Valley, where it will compete for up to $1 million in angel investment and connect with international investors and mentors to accelerate growth.
The initiative aims to ensure that ventures not only have environmental or social impact but also become sustainable and competitive businesses.
