Grow or start your business in Brownsville.

BCIC aims to foster scalable businesses in our region and provide local entrepreneurs access to capital and commercialization opportunities. Brownsville partners with innovators to bring their visions to life, supporting new ventures without long-term space commitments. The 36,000-square-foot eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization is a flagship facility for early-stage companies, developed in collaboration with the City of Brownsville, UTRGV, and other key partners.
Blueprint Lab – Prototyping Space

The Blueprint Lab is BCIC and UTRGV's prototyping and R&D space at the eBridge Center in Brownsville, helping entrepreneurs, students, startups, and industry partners design, build, test, and launch physical products in the Rio Grande Valley. Learn more

Space Accelerator

An eight-week accelerator supporting startups in space-adjacent industries with expert guidance, mentorship, and funding access. Learn more

Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program

Free technical support for Texas small businesses. SATOP connects companies with engineers and university experts to solve challenges in design, prototyping, and manufacturing. Learn more

eBridge Center

A 36,000 square foot facility dedicated to supporting startups and established businesses. It provides essential resources to help businesses grow, scale, and enter new markets. Learn more

eBridge Business Academy

eBridge Business Academy is a hands-on business fundamentals program designed for individuals ready to turn their ideas into real, strong, and successful ventures right here in Brownsville. Offered also in Spanish. Learn more

Startup Texas

Startup Texas is an intensive accelerator program that connects local founders with training, funding, and expert mentoring to grow and scale their businesses. Learn more

Border & Sea

A marketing initiative spotlighting Brownsville's dining, retail, and leisure spots. The program promotes local businesses, celebrates cultural heritage, and attracts visitors from across the region. Learn more

RGV Startup Week

A weeklong celebration of entrepreneurship in the Rio Grande Valley. The event features workshops, networking, and mentorship, spotlighting local talent and uniting the region's startup ecosystem. Learn more

Frontera Leadership Institute

A three-month program for emerging leaders in Brownsville, combining product development, leadership training, and mentorship. Participants build businesses from scratch while gaining skills to lead and collaborate effectively. Learn more

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