Locating or expanding a company in Brownsville
Eric Quintero, Director of Community Development
equintero@brownsvillecic.com
(956) 551-5920
Nelly Garcia, Community Development Program Specialist
ngarcia@brownsvillecic.com
(956) 551-5870
Starting or growing a startup
Daniel Silva, Vice President of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
dsilva@brownsvillecic.com
(956) 551-0927
Astrid Rosales, Business Development & Entrepreneurship Officer
arosales@brownsvillecic.com
(956) 551-4772
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
SATOP gives Texas businesses with fewer than 500 employees up to 40 hours of free engineering help from engineers at NASA, aerospace firms and universities, on challenges in design, prototyping and manufacturing. BCIC is the program’s regional contact for Brownsville and South Texas. Learn more
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 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 is an intensive accelerator program that connects local founders with training, funding, and expert mentoring to grow and scale their businesses. Learn more
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
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
