Quality of Life Ventures Accelerator Program
We're passionate about nurturing businesses dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life for our community. Whether you're creating innovative solutions in food entrepreneurship, wellness, education, sustainability, or any other sector that positively impacts lives, our accelerator program is designed to propel your mission-driven enterprise to success.
The StartUp Texas Quality of Life Ventures 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. The StartUp Texas Accelerator utilizes the AdvanceUp Accelerator Curriculum built by the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center.
Are you ready to take your quality of life venture to the next level?
What to Expect
Tailored Mentorship: Access to a network of seasoned mentors and industry experts who understand the unique challenges and opportunities your venture entails.
Funding Opportunities: We'll connect you with the right funding resources to help you scale your business and make a lasting impact.
Collaborative Community: Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs who share your commitment to creating a better Brownsville, fostering collaborations, and exchanging ideas.
Customized Support: We understand that every venture is unique. That's why our program is designed to address your specific needs, from marketing strategies to product development.
Access to Resources: Leverage our extensive resources, from state-of-the-art facilities at the eBridge Center to research partnerships, to accelerate your venture's growth.
Important Dates
Applications Open - December 14, 2023
Application Deadline - February 12, 2024
Qualified Startups Notified - February 19, 2024
Program Length - March 4 - May 7, 2024
Demo Day - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Participants
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
For-profit companies, and eBridge Center Incubator Members. Companies with a business model and MVP (can be further along or finishing build of MVP). Companies looking to seek early stage funding. Founders who can commit to dedicating a minimum of 4-6 hours of their time to program requirements each week. Founders looking to build relationships in the Brownsville / RGV startup community. Founders with a passion for the problem they are solving.
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Company Selection
HOW ARE COMPANIES CHOSEN?
The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, along with key stakeholders within the eBridge Center, will review the applications and select no more than 10 companies for each cohort that show promise of continuing growth within the community. Before final selections are made interviews may be conducted to better understand program fit. The two individual cohorts are Quality of Life Ventures and Emerging Industries.
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Program Overview
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
The StartUp Texas Accelerator is a highly competitive, intensive 8 - 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 at designated times during the duration of the program at the eBridge Center for specialized workshops, mentorship sessions, pitch practices, and more.