Thank you for your interest in StartUp Texas, a seed fund and accelerator program sponsored by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC). We at the BCIC believe that right now, everyone can be the founder of something great. We understand how entrepreneurship stimulates job growth, creates new opportunities in industries that need them, and makes communities better versions of themselves. Our goal is provide all the tools that burgeoning, local entrepreneurs need to succeed.

The StartUp Texas Accelerator is a highly competitive, intensive 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.

Selected founders will meet weekly 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. Apply to gain media exposure, potential clients, and access to investors. Selected teams will get personalized pitch coaching and feedback from industry specialists.