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Brownsville, Texas \u2013 The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), in partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and UTRGV\u2019s Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center, is proud to announce the participating companies for the StartUp Texas SBIR\/STTR Innovation Competition on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the eBridge Center in Downtown Brownsville, Texas. The event will highlight the entrepreneurial talents of local innovators who will compete for funding of up to $40,000 for their innovative business ideas.<\/p>\n
The competition is the culmination of an intensive 10-week StartUp Texas Accelerator Program, during which participants have refined their business models, market strategies, and financial projections under the guidance of seasoned mentors and the UTRGV ECC team. The program provides resources and networking opportunities, positioning startups for success in the SBIR\/STTR grant application process.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe success of the StartUp Texas program has boosted the growing momentum of the entrepreneurial spirit not just in Brownsville but throughout the RGV,\u201d said Nathan Burkhart, Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at BCIC. \u201cWhat sets our program apart is that it goes beyond traditional accelerator programs \u2014it equips local innovators with both the guidance and funding they need to succeed, while also strengthening our local economy through job creation and business growth. We\u2019re incredibly proud of the entrepreneurs\u2019 accomplishments and excited to see how far their innovative ideas will go.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since its inception, the StartUp Texas program has awarded over $500,000 to 23 businesses, helping to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in the Rio Grande Valley. The program is recognized nationally, having earned the Gold Rank Award in the Entrepreneurship category at the 2021 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201dThe StartUp Texas Innovation Competition is a testament to the entrepreneurial talent and drive present in our region,\u201d said Cori Pe\u00f1a, President and CEO of BCIC. \u201cBy providing a platform for these innovative startups, we are accelerating their growth and laying the foundation for a more dynamic and resilient local economy. This event highlights the importance of nurturing homegrown talent and the impact they can have on industries both locally and globally.\u201d<\/p>\n El StartUp Texas SBIR\/STTR Innovation Competition<\/strong> will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024<\/strong>, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM<\/strong> at the eBridge Center<\/strong>, located at 1304 E. Adams St., Brownsville, Texas<\/strong>. This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to network with innovative entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community members. Attendees will also get the chance to witness the future of the RGV\u2019s startup ecosystem and the most innovative ideas shaping the region.<\/p>\n To attend, please RSVP at rsvp.startuptexas.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n RSVP to StartUp Texas Innovation Competition<\/a><\/p>\n About StartUp Texas SBIR\/STTR Program:<\/strong> Acerca de BCIC<\/strong> Brownsville, Texas \u2013 The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), in partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and UTRGV\u2019s Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center, is proud to announce the participating companies for the StartUp Texas SBIR\/STTR Innovation Competition on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the eBridge Center in Downtown Brownsville, Texas. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3547,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[90,54],"tags":[49,57,67],"class_list":["post-3546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entrepreneurship","category-startup-texas","tag-ebridge-center","tag-press-release","tag-startup-texas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3546","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3546"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3546\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3546"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brownsvillecic.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThe StartUp Texas SBIR\/STTR Program is an intensive accelerator that helps innovative companies navigate the complexities of the SBIR\/STTR funding application process. It connects entrepreneurs with invaluable mentorship, tailored resources, and a network of local leaders and researchers. BCIC, in collaboration with TEES and UTRGV\u2019s Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center, makes the program possible. For more information, please visit www.startuptexas.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) is a Type B economic development organization dedicated to connecting people, organizations, and economic resources to elevate the quality of life in Brownsville. For more information about available programs, visit www.brownsvillecic.com<\/a>. For media inquiries, please contact Nelson Amaro, Director of Marketing & Communications, at namaro@bcic.us<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"