Welcome to USMFS

United States-Mexico Science Foundation for Science

We are an NGO that promotes collaboration between key players in Mexico and the United States to promote competitiveness based on innovation

Our

Value Proposition

We are a non-profit organization created in 1992, during the NAFTA negotiations, with the support of organizations in the United States and Mexico.

Our mission is to promote binational competitiveness using Science and Technology to solve problems and enhance opportunities.

Our vision is to make Mexico and the United States the most inclusive, competitive and sustainable region in the world.

How can we help you?

Our programs are implemented with the participation of companies, entrepreneurs, academic institutions and government entities from different sectors such as: Advanced Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Automotive, Aerospace, Industry 4.0, Health, Information Technology, Education and Intellectual Property.

Our results during 30 years of operation:

+5,000

Companies served in national and international acceleration programs

+1,300

Small producers served by FUMEC programs

+1,000

Entrepreneurs in accompaniment programs

+ $3,500

Millions of pesos of public and private resources through FUMEC(USMFS) programs

Awards and recognition

Stanford University 2011

"Technology Incubator of the Year, Stanford University Hispanic Club“


SME Award 2011 and 2012

"SME Award in the category of Best Business Accelerator"


OECD 2013

"Recognition by the OECD of the effectiveness of FUMEC programs aimed at Mexican technology MiPymes"

University Business incubator 2014

"Recognition within the 300 best incubators worldwide by UBI Index"


UBI GLOBAL 2015

"Recognition as one of the 5 best accelerators worldwide by UBI Global Benchmark"


National Entrepreneur Week 2017

"National Entrepreneur Award Category: Promoter Organizations of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem INADEM, Ministry of Economy"

A Binational Outlook on the Future of Science and Technology

As we enter into our 30th year in operation, USMFS has revised our vision and mission statements to communicate our binational focus for the future while upholding our key values of mutual respect, integrity, sustainability, inclusivity and excellence.

Our organizational goals for the future:

Border Region Transformation: Produce a positive and measurable impact in the US-Mexico Border region through constructive dialogue, networking and innovative initiatives in science and technology.

Binational Leadership and Collaboration: Become a known and trusted resource facilitating cross-border innovation and cooperation and talent development.

Sustainability through Financial Growth: Grow a stable organization with diverse revenue streams that can support the development of new projects and initiatives.

OUR

Success stories

Strategic allies

NEWS

Press room

Value chains are facing increased uncertainty. A threefold approach underpinned by artificial intelligence can help companies adapt to rapidly changing markets and operational challenges.

FUMEC and COMEXI March 2022

COMEXI and FUMEC signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that aims to formalize relations between both entities in order to promote public policy initiatives aligned to promote the North American region.

AWEmex March 2022

AWE (Academy for Women Entrepreneurs), an initiative of the White House of the United States to empower women entrepreneurs to global level, which in Mexico implements the FUMEC Incubator in collaboration with ULead International, held the national pitch competition for the 2021 generation in Mexico City.

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