VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEXC Ventures today announced its title sponsorship of the 2026 AI & Blockchain Business Model Ideathon. The event is co-sponsored by the MEXC Foundation and organized by the National Program of Excellence in AI Universities, hosted by the College of Informatics at Korea University. Submissions will open on March 16 and run through April 24, with the final evaluation and award ceremony scheduled for May 11 at the Hana Square Grand Auditorium on the Korea University campus.
Building on last year's successful sponsorship, MEXC Ventures returns as this year's title sponsor — marking a natural evolution as the Ideathon's focus on education and emerging talent aligns closely with MEXC Ventures' core mission.
The Ideathon challenges students to develop original business models at the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain. Open not only to Korea University students but to participants across 58 partner universities in the program's network, it ranks among the most far-reaching university-level innovation competitions in the country.
This partnership reflected a significant impact on MEXC Ventures' commitment to blockchain education and talent development. By embedding directly into Korea University's academic ecosystem — holding a seat on the judging panel, engaging student teams, and speaking at the opening ceremony — the Foundation puts that mission into practice, connecting emerging builders with real-world blockchain opportunities.
"The 2026 Ideathon is exactly the kind of initiative MEXC Ventures was built to support," said Cecilia Hseuh, Chief Strategy Officer of MEXC Ventures, who will represent the Ventures at the opening ceremony. "Web3's future depends on the people we invest in today — and that starts with giving talented students access to the ecosystems, mentorship, and platforms where they can actually build."
About MEXC Ventures
MEXC Ventures is a comprehensive fund under MEXC dedicated to driving innovation in the cryptocurrency sector through investments in L1/L2 ecosystems, strategic investments, M&A and incubation. Upholding the principle of “Empowering Growth Through Synergy,” MEXC Ventures is committed to supporting innovative ideas and active builders in crypto. As an investor and supporter of TON and Aptos, MEXC Ventures looks forward to being at the forefront of TON and Aptos innovations and actively partnering with builders to drive the ecosystem forward.
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