Programs
Kauffman FastTrac
Kauffman FastTrac is a national leader in entrepreneurial education, offering courses designed to equip both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with essential business skills, insights, tools, resources, and networks needed to start and grow successful businesses. FastTrac fosters a supportive community where peers can encourage and assist each other in pursuing their startups or strategic business plans. Each course is led by certified program directors, knowledgeable facilitators, subject matter experts, and dedicated mentors, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching learning experience.
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1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups is a program that works with entrepreneurs to empower them with the tools and resources in order to break down barriers that stand in the way of starting and growing their businesses. It is a community based event where words of encouragement are shared and networking is encouraged. With over 800 dedicated volunteers, the program is spread out across 40+ states, one U.S. territory, and six time zones.
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Adopt A Startup
The UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center has partnered with Dr. Sylvia Robles to offer the Adopt a Startup program to the community. In teams, students learn to develop and test ideas by gathering extensive customer and marketplace information. This process helps them identify unmet customer needs, enabling them to create effective business models and compelling value propositions.
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The Failure Insitute
The Failure Institute is a social enterprise dedicated to fostering a culture where companies learn from failure, develop vulnerable leaders, and create safe, authentic environments. By sharing personal, failure stories grounded in authenticity and vulnerability, we deliver experiences, content, and community for leading companies and organizations worldwide. The goal is to help people be their truest selves, both at work and at home, ultimately enhancing productivity and innovation in teams.
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AdvanceUp Accelerator
AdvanceUp Accelerator is an intensive multi-week program designed to help companies scale effectively. Participants learn to properly evaluate market research, fine-tune financial projections, and build valuable connections with local business leaders and fellow founders in the community.
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StartUp Texas
StartUp Texas is a seed fund program designed for entrepreneurs aiming to commercialize and scale their products or services “on the Border by the Sea” and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The program includes the annual Ideation Pitch Summit for entrepreneurs and a comprehensive Accelerator Program hosted at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization. This program is a collaborative endeavor between UTRGV ECC and BCIC's sponsorship.
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RGV Startup Week
RGV Startup Week is the Rio Grande Valley's annual celebration of entrepreneurship, featuring a week of educational workshops, networking opportunities, and hands-on resources. This dynamic event highlights the Valley's unique culture and entrepreneurial spirit, providing a platform for both aspiring and established business owners to learn, connect, and grow. This event is a collaborative endeavor between UTRGV ECC and BCIC.
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Vaquero eSpace
Vaquero eSpace is a student outreach and involvement program designed to ignite community engagement and foster collaboration between students and the entrepreneurial community.
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Geekdom's Startup Bootcamp
Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, this weekend program offers a collaborative learning experience to provide the foundation needed to launch their companies. Participants learn to master the Lean Canvas, craft compelling elevator pitches and create impactful pitch decks, covering all essential aspects of starting a business.
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