About Programs
The UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization is dedicated to empowering students in the Rio Grande Valley by providing essential resources and support to start and grow businesses. Through a comprehensive array of workshops, bootcamps, and mentorship, the Center equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed
CIC Programs
A dynamic 7-week program where you will gain invaluable skills needed for success - from discovering your target audience to learning how to price your product. Join us on this transformative journey and become the boss you’ve always dreamt of!
This is a four-day intensive workshop where entrepreneurs learn the essentials of raising capital and become pitch-ready. The cohort of entrepreneurs undergo a seven-week pre-academy where they learn the fundamentals of understanding and communicating their financial information and capital needs. At the program’s conclusion, entrepreneurs pitch to investors at the Rio Grande Valley Angel Network.
This is a mentoring service that provides students access to a network of mentors and subject matter experts.
The CIC Student Ambassadors engage with students, staff, and faculty across campus, and the community to promote the UTRGV Blackstone LaunchPad and CIC activities.