buildsomethingreal.
a curated residency for founders, builders, and ambitious students who are ready to go all in. bring your startup, your portfolio, or your boldest idea.
Cohort Zero · limited to 20 spots
what is The Foundry CDMX?
we're bringing together 15-20 of the most ambitious people in latin america: founders, top students, and anyone with a great idea. one month in mexico city. live together. build together. ship together.
this isn't a bootcamp. this isn't an accelerator. it's a residency. a space and a community designed for people who are building, creating, or ready to start, surrounded by others going all in.
application-based · one month · full-time commitment
who it's for
early-stage founders
you have a startup or early product. you need momentum, co-founders, and a network that actually understands what you're building.
student builders
you're in university shipping real projects: hackathon wins, open-source contributions, side products. you want a month to go full time on what you love.
standout students
your curriculum speaks for itself: top grades, research, competitions, or leadership. you're looking for the environment to turn your potential into impact.
idea-stage visionaries
you have a bold idea but haven't started yet. you need the push, the people, and the momentum to turn it into something real.
what you get
co-living space
live with your cohort in the heart of mexico city. roma, condesa, or coyoacán.
curated community
15-20 vetted builders, students, and thinkers. everyone is here to create. no tourists.
weekly fireside chats
founders, investors, and operators share their story and take questions.
mentor & investor intros
access to contacts at microsoft, latin american vcs, and angel investors.
demo day
present what you built to investors, sponsors, and the community.
mexico city
one of the most vibrant cities in the world. great food, great culture, great cost of living.
how it works
apply
fill out a short application. tell us about yourself: what you're building, studying, or dreaming up.
get selected
we review every application. we're looking for ambition, potential, and grit. not just a product.
show up
arrive in cdmx. move into the house. meet your cohort. start building.
build for 4 weeks
deep work. weekly demos. fireside chats. mentorship. community.
demo day
present what you built to investors, mentors, and the community. leave with momentum, connections, and something you shipped.
built by builders
the team behind the residency has been in the trenches.
join the waitlist
tell us about yourself: what you're building, studying, or planning.