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RGV Startup Week is the Rio Grande Valley's annual entrepreneurial celebration, offering a whole week of educational workshops, networking opportunities, and hands-on resources. It's a dynamic showcase of the Valley's unique culture and entrepreneurial spirit, providing a platform for aspiring and established business owners to learn, connect, and grow.

The event unites the entrepreneurial spirits of the region, showcasing local talent and fostering a sense of regional unity and pride. Taking place this year at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization, in the heart of Historic Downtown Brownsville.

This event is anchored in the belief that the Rio Grande Valley is a fertile ground for innovation and entrepreneurship.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ignite and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the Rio Grande Valley louder than ever. RGV Startup Week empowers local entrepreneurs by providing resources and mentorship, showcasing regional success stories, fostering unity, and building inclusive platforms for community engagement. This approach crafts a new narrative of innovation and collective pride in the Valley, positioning it as a hub of dynamic business growth and opportunity.

RGV Startup Week is guided by values emphasizing community empowerment, collaboration, transparency, and resilience. The event's focus is on making entrepreneurship accessible and enjoyable, ensuring clarity in its offerings, and embracing the transformative legacy of the Valley.  

THE NEW Rio Grande valley

We aim for this annual celebration to draw attention and acclaim from across the world, showcasing the unique entrepreneurial culture of the Rio Grande Valley. The vision for RGV Startup Week is to elevate the Rio Grande Valley as a renowned center of entrepreneurial excellence and to establish the event as a globally recognized symbol of the region's commitment to quality, innovation, and hard work.