What is NODESS?
NODESS (Node for Promoting Social and Solidarity Economy) is an initiative of the National Institute of Social Economy (INAES) that seeks to create collaboration networks between communities, educational institutions and organizations to strengthen productive projects with social and cultural impact.
In our case, NODESS is made up of the Pixan Chenes Cooperative, UPIIT of the National Polytechnic Institute, the Suc Tuc Community High School, the Xcupil Commissariat in Campeche, and the Tierra Fértil Civil Association of Tlaxcala.
Together we work to unite academic knowledge, community organization and social solidarity, in order to generate development opportunities that respect cultural identity, boost the local economy and promote collective well-being.
Learn more details about the NODESS project and its implementation in our community.
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Within the NODESS framework, this project represents an exceptional example of collaboration between academia, community, and the Pixan Chenes cooperative.
Harold Bryan Espinoza Sánchez - Student at the Interdisciplinary Professional Unit of Engineering Tlaxcala campus
This project demonstrates how UPIIT and the Pixan Chenes cooperative foster entrepreneurial spirit, promoting innovative solutions that link scientific knowledge with community development.
A digital tool that gives greater visibility to the cooperative's activities and strengthens the online presence of Mayan communities.
Diego Castro Elvira - Graduate student in Artificial Intelligence, UPIIT Tlaxcala
Reflects how NODESS fosters entrepreneurial spirit and collaboration, leveraging technology to drive economic and social growth of Mayan communities.
Video produced within the framework of NODESS: PIXAN–UPIIT Connection. Development and Empowerment of Women and Indigenous Mayan Communities, an alliance between UPIIT, the Pixan Chenes cooperative, the Suc Tuc Community High School, the Xcupil Commissariat, and the Tierra Fértil Civil Association.
Hadasa Abigail Ramírez Mendoza (Maya community resident)
Collection date: June 9, 2025
Lorena Oropeza Ramos
Production date: July 8, 2025
Discover the complete story of the Toh Bird Legend with traditional Maya narration.
This collaboration shows how technology and tradition can unite to preserve and disseminate Maya cultural heritage.
This is an example showing that through inter-institutional and community collaboration, integrating students, teachers, social organizations, and local authorities, cultural revaluation, sustainable development, and collective learning can be promoted, creating real empowerment opportunities for communities, values aligned with the PDI of the National Polytechnic Institute.