Mission, values and the 2026 thesis.

Local roots, global builders. Education, integration, innovation, diversity and community.

The stated goal: at least 70% of participating companies must leave the Incubathon with a useful improvement shipped.

The Thesis

Traditional hackathons lost credibility: many hackers don't even know how their own code works. We're tired of the theater.

In 2026 we pair real, revenue-generating companies with top web3 devs, in a single weekend, to ship features that stay in production. We don't reward slides or promises: we reward impact.

ETH Cinco de Mayo: del hackathon tradicional al Incubathon

Our process for Startups

We onboard institutions, startups and SMEs into the blockchain ecosystem. That is why we invite them to incubate in 36 hours alongside 2 top regional blockchain devs per company, chosen from a base of 1,200+ devs who have attended ETH Cinco de Mayo events through 2024, 2025 and 2026 so far.

Validate technical construction

We assess how solid each product's technical base is and where blockchain adds real value. Every company leaves with a clear diagnosis of what to build, what to integrate and what to drop, no hype or trendy features.

Connect with top devs in the ecosystem

We pair each company with 2 of the highest level regional blockchain devs, picked from our 1,200+ base. They work together the full weekend to actually implement, not just advise from the sidelines.

Access to grants, angels and VC network

We open the door to funds, grants, angels and VCs looking for projects with real traction. What gets built at the Incubathon becomes the strongest pitch in front of the people who decide.

Exposure to market-driven evaluation

Each solution is measured against the market, not a friendly jury. Companies get honest feedback from mentors and potential clients to learn what holds value and what needs another iteration.

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Objectives

01

Boosting Education

Workshops, hackathons, conferences and meetups dedicated to onboarding and training a new generation of devs and entrepreneurs, especially from universities.

02

Bringing Innovation

We generate measurable impact on people's lives and the blockchain ecosystem by opening space for synergy between devs, entrepreneurs, institutions and enthusiasts.

03

Encourage Collaboration

As a platform, we create a collaborative environment where communities, protocols, institutions and builders share ideas, solve real problems and learn from each other.

Values

Education

Empower the next generation with learning and training opportunities.

Integration

We're multidisciplinary integrators helping builders, startups, communities and institutions reach common goals.

Innovation

We promote creativity and the constant search for effective solutions to real-world problems.

Diversity

We value diverse perspectives, experiences and skills. Inclusion enriches the event and the community.

Community

Every activation has at least one community partner sharing our values. We think first about university students and startups.

2026 Verticals

Where we expect the highest concentration of useful implementations this year. We look for features that ship to production, not demos.

  1. Micropayments

    Instant low value payments. They unlock business models where transaction cost killed the idea before. Pay per use subscriptions, streaming tips, micro access to content.

  2. Compliance

    KYC, AML, on chain audit and regulatory compliance. The layer that traditional companies need to adopt blockchain without breaking their legal framework.

  3. Tracking & Production Chain

    Traceability of goods, processes and production chains. Vital for tourism (where FONATUR supports), agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and fair trade.

  4. DeFi

    Yields, lending, derivatives, stablecoins. The open financial layer of Ethereum, applied to real flows of companies operating today in pesos, dollars and other currencies.

  5. Security

    Smart contract audit, OPSEC, privacy as defense. Without this foundation, everything else breaks. Connects directly with the Ethereum Security Day on July 8.

  6. Creators & IP

    Tokenizing work, royalties, intellectual property over digital and physical assets. So creators get paid what they earn on every downstream use.