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We strive to help courageous entrepreneurs, creative business founders, and high-growth startups star in their own success stories, on the border by the sea. The StartUp Texas Accelerator is a highly competitive, intensive 8 - 12 week program designed to help companies effectively scale, properly evaluate market research, fine tune financial projections, all while creating valuable connections with local business leaders and fellow founders in the community. The StartUp Texas Accelerator utilizes the AdvanceUp Accelerator Curriculum built by the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center.

Selected founders will meet at designated times during the duration of the program at the eBridge Center for specialized workshops, mentorship sessions, pitch practices, and more. The program culminates in a public Demo Day event where each startup will pitch their company to the community and a panel of judges.

The StartUp Texas Accelerator has 3 cohorts for 2024 with Demo Day events that follow. Our programs are open to all entrepreneurs located throughout the Rio Grande Valley. 

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THERE IS NO CLEAR PATH TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP

BUT AT BCIC WE'RE TRYING TO CHANGE THAT.

StartUp Texas is a Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) sponsored seed fund that invests in Texas-based seed and early stage companies. Qualified Candidates will have a chance to compete for up to $40,000 through our our Demo Day event as part of our Accelerator program hosted inside the eBridge Center .

Our goal is to foster scalable business in our region and provide entrepreneurs in our community the chance to access capital and commercialize their products or services. Brownsville was founded by entrepreneurs, and we wish to continue , support and foster the same spirit in our community.