Texas Venture Fest returns to Brownsville, connecting Valley entrepreneurs with statewide startup network

Brownsville will once again serve as the Rio Grande Valley’s home for a statewide startup and investment event expected to connect thousands of entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders across Texas.

The eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization will host the Rio Grande Valley edition of Texas Venture Fest on Oct. 1, marking the fourth year of the simultaneous statewide event.

Texas Venture Fest connects founders, investors, business leaders, students and organizations that support entrepreneurs through events held across Texas. This year’s gathering is part of Texas Startup & Tech Week, which runs Sept. 28 through Oct. 2.

For Rio Grande Valley entrepreneurs, the Brownsville event provides a local entry point into that broader network, allowing founders and organizations to make connections in the region while participating in a statewide event focused on startups, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Organizers expect this year’s Texas Venture Fest to draw more than 3,500 participants across 20 cities and more than 30 venues, with programming featuring more than 100 speakers.

The statewide network currently includes events across 15 regions stretching from El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley to Houston, North Texas and East Texas.

The Brownsville event comes as the eBridge Center continues to serve as a hub for entrepreneurship and business development in the city. Located at 1304 E. Adams St., the center is operated as part of Brownsville’s broader efforts to support startups and commercialize new businesses.

Details about the Rio Grande Valley program are still being developed. Organizers said the complete agenda, participating organizations, speakers and local sponsors will be announced as they are confirmed.

Registration for Texas Venture Fest: Rio Grande Valley 2026 is free and currently open.