A press conference on Thursday, April 3, 2025, unveiled the official details for RGV Startup Week 2025, the largest entrepreneurship and innovation event in the Rio Grande Valley. Set to take place from April 25 to May 2, 2025, the weeklong celebration will unite business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and community partners from across the region.
Organized by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) and UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC), in collaboration with Pharr Economic Development Corporation, Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, and other regional allies, RGV Startup Week 2025 is poised to elevate the Valley’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem to new heights.
The event’s title sponsor, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest, joins as a key supporter of regional innovation and economic development, demonstrating a strong corporate commitment to nurturing local startups and business initiatives.
A highlight of the event will be the fireside chat held on Monday, April 28, 2025, with keynote speaker Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico and businessman. Tickets will go on sale for this event beginning Friday, April 4, 2025.
“We are expanding our footprint, its programming, and its impact across six cities in the Rio Grande Valley,” said Cori Pena, BCIC President and CEO. “We are proud that Brownsville continues to be the driving force in making this happen.”
The press conference highlighted a lineup of workshops, pitch competitions, networking events, and keynote speakers, with programming spanning multiple cities throughout the region. The week aims to foster economic development, cross-border collaboration, and support for startups at all stages.
With a growing network of partners and sponsors, RGV Startup Week 2025 reinforces the Valley’s momentum as a rising hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in Texas and beyond.