Supporting Mexican entrepreneurs

Ambassador Aureny Aguirre O.Sunza, Charge d'Affaires a.i. of the Mexican Embassy in the United Kingdom was pleased to welcome the participants of the Leaders in Innovation Fellowship 2019 programme, who were invited to London by the OTT Mexico AC Network, the Prosoft-Innovation Sector Fund for Innovation, the Ministry of Economy of Mexico, the United Kingdom Embassy in Mexico, the Newton Fund and the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).

The selected winners were part of the sixth generation of the LIF 2019 program and have the benefit of receiving training by experts from the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), which took place during the month of November 2019 in the city of London, England. In addition, within the framework of this edition, a reception was offered for Mexican participants, who had the opportunity to present their project to Mexican and British partners in order to expand their networks and acquire advice and recommendations.

The objective of this program is to strengthen the capacities of the entrepreneurs, researchers and innovators of Mexico in the entrepreneurship and commercialization of its technology. Entrepreneurs from the scientific-technological areas (spinoffs and startups) were invited, as well as researchers, engineers and/or technologists who are developing projects with technological and innovative content and who seek to obtain private capital financing to boost them.

The LIF program is supported by the Intersectoral Committee for Innovation, and co-financed through the Sectorial Innovation Fund of the Ministry of Economy (SE) and the Newton Fund. In addition, it is coordinated with the United Kingdom Embassy in Mexico, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Global Network Talent Network MX chapter United Kingdom. The LIF program is part of the Newton Fund; fund that seeks to create international science and innovation associations that promote the economic development of countries. The program also has 4 editions, through which more than 80 Mexican men and women researchers and entrepreneurs have been trained.

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Last Updated: 15 January 2021

Regarding Aeromexico's Day of the Dead Contest

Live our Mexican Traditions!

Celebrate Day of the Dead and win a round-trip flight and four nights in the all-inclusive hotel Grand Velas Resort Riviera Maya* to visit the Mexican Caribbean.

Create your own Mexican Day of the Dead altar incorporating British elements.

1. Upload a photo or video of your altar as a comment in the contest post, explaining every element of your altar. Tag @aeromexico and @grivieramaya in your post.
2. The most creative altar wins a round-trip flight and four nights in the all-inclusive hotel Grand Velas Resort Riviera Maya*for them and a friend to Cancun!

PRIZE

A round trip flight to Cancun with four nights in the all-inclusive hotel Grand Velas Resort Riviera Maya*

*Does not include ground transportation, tips, or any other expense incurred on the trip. 

** The round-trip flight stops over in Mexico City and is exclusively operated by Aeromexico.

Requirements for Participation

1. The contest is open from the 31st of October to the 4th of November, 2019.
2. The contest will take place in London and is open to people above 21 years of age.
3. The round-trip flight is on our Main Cabin and the passengers would need to cover the applicable taxes for the round-trip flight.
4. Additional costs incurred from extra baggage is the responsibly of the winner (if/when applicable).
5. Entries cannot be off offensive, contain offensive language, or promote hate or any type of discrimination. If this is the case, we will remove the content and the participant from the contest.
6. On the 5th of November 2019, we will select the winner based on the conditions mentioned in the Requirements for Participation and the Terms and Conditions.
7. On the 5th of November 2019, an employee will contact the person chosen as the “winner” via social media, and the “winner” must send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with the following information:
8. Copy of their passport as well as for their chosen companion (name must match the name of the winner social media account)
9. The following details for them and their companion, so that we may register their information and book their flights.

• Full name
• Address
• Home phone number
• Mobile number
• Date of birth
• Email address

*To learn about how Aeromexico uses your personal information, please visit Aeromexico's Privacy Policy available at www.aeromexico.com

8. The deadline for the receiving the documents and information mentioned above is the 7th of November at 21:00pm (Mexico City time).
9. In case the winner does not send the complete information and documents, they will forcibly forfeit the prize and a new selection process following the same criteria will take place to substitute the previous winner.
10. Winners have from the 5th of November 2019, to the 20th of November 2020 to redeem their prize. (Not applicable during peak travel season and embargo dates.)

For terms and conditions visit  https://www.aeromexico.com/en-gb/promotions/flights-from-europe

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Last Updated: 15 January 2021

Building a Gender Equality Network in the Maritime Community

Following the celebration of the World Maritime Day 2019 and with the aim of promoting the goals of the newly-established IMO Women’s Network, initiative launched by Canada early this year and later supported by Georgia with a second meeting, Mexico had the honour to invite the Permanent and Alternate Representatives to the International Maritime Organization to an information session and open dialogue regarding the efforts, initiatives and experiences in building a Gender Agenda that favours access to training and employment opportunities for women in the maritime sector, highlighting the key role of Member States and observer delegations contributions in this process.

Mexico as a large maritime nation with strategic bi-oceanic location, is convinced that the empowerment of women facilitates economic prosperity, fosters development and growth, and benefits the global maritime community. Therefore, with this session, Mexico would like to share its own experience in promoting women empowerment; extend the dialogue to all Member States and observer delegations; and present current actions that can lead to concrete initiatives to reach a barrier-free environment for women in the maritime sector.

The session was consist of five presentations by Permanent and Alternate Representatives to the IMO of Mexico, Ghana, Malta, Canada and Georgia, that conclude with an open dialogue among all participants.

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Last Updated: 15 January 2021

CAMDEN MARKET TO HOST OFFICIAL DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EMBASSY OF MEXICO 

World-famous Camden Market has partnered with the Embassy of Mexico to bring an immersive four-day celebration of Mexican culture and creativity, right to the heart of the capital.

As London’s global melting pot of creativity and culture, Camden Market is bringing the 3,000-year-old Mexican tradition to life with a Market-wide takeover. Art installations will be available to view for the entire four days, Thursday 31st October to Sunday 3rd November however the majority of the pop-ups, workshops, and installations will take place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November, promising to ignite the senses and span the mediums of food, drink, art and performance.

The Market will be transformed and decorated with intricate shrines designed by Mexican artists that host various performances including live mariachi bands, Mexican music and poetry readings.

Londoners can get into the Mexican spirit through a range of family-friendly, creative and educational workshops ranging from skull mask-making to jewellery and face-painting inspired by Mexico’s oldest Day of the Dead traditions. Check the website for a full workshop itinerary.

Influenced by the Xochimilco’s extensive network of canals and picturesque trajineras’, one of Camden Market’s longboats will be fully dressed in bright colours and flowers, and will host a mini Mexican Market where Camden Market will embrace Mexico’s food and drink scene by serving native delicacies.

In the evening of 2nd, the fiesta will carry on at Gabeto, who are hosting a Day of the Dead themed party, continuing into the early hours.

 SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER ONLY

About this event, Nieves Rodriguez, Country Manager of UK & Ireland of Aeromexico, sponsor of the festival pointed out: “As Mexico’s global airline, we work intensely to connect the country, its culture and its people to the rest of the world. That is why we are extremely proud to see how foreigners appreciate and live our traditions, culture, and gastronomy. The Day of the Dead is one of the most memorable traditions in Mexico, and we are delighted to be part of this festival that reflects that we can connect people not only through our flight network but also by being part of initiatives like this, that bring the best of Mexico to the UK”.

Camden Market is a diverse community of creative sellers, street food traders and independent stores next to the Regent’s Canal. Open every day; it has over 1,000 places to shop, eat, drink and dance in the historic central London location. Camden Market continues to grow as a cultural hub for music, art, fashion and food, which reflects on the community roots that helped to form the Market at its inception

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Last Updated: 08 November 2019