Start a Business
Looking for funding, mentorship, or startup support? The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) is your front door to Brownsville’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. As GBIC’s sister organization, BCIC leads many of the region’s most impactful business programs—from accelerator initiatives to downtown redevelopment grants. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling an existing business, BCIC offers the resources, funding tools, and guidance to help you succeed.
Brownsville’s entrepreneurial ecosystem includes dedicated programs and facilities to support business owners at every step:
- StartUp Texas – An accelerator program operated by BCIC, offering mentorship, capital access, and resources to help early-stage startups grow.
- eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization – A regional hub for entrepreneurs that offers coaching, workshops, funding guidance, and networking.
- UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC) – Business incubation and entrepreneurship development programs from one of the region’s leading universities.
- Texas Southmost College (TSC) – Workforce training and continuing education programs that support business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Brownsville Chamber of Commerce – Small business advocacy, professional networking, and educational programs to help your business thrive.
If you’re thinking about starting a business in Brownsville, reach out. We’ll help you understand the process, connect with the right people, and take the next step — whatever that looks like for you.
Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC)
1304 E. Adams Street
Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: (956) 382-7500
Email: info@brownsvilleedc.org
Website: https://brownsvilleedc.org