BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Demo Day for Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation’s 5th Annual StartUp Texas event takes place this Thursday evening at the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization.
This time, BCIC’s partner is Texas A&M Engineering Experimentation Station.
Nathan A. Burkhart, BCIC’s director of business development, says the latest contest follows a similar pattern to previous StartUp Texas events, with the contestants currently in BCIC’s Accelerator Program.
“The StartUp Texas Accelerator is a highly competitive, intensive 8-to-12-week program designed by the BCIC 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,” Burkhart told the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service.
Burkhart said the program utilizes the AdvanceUp Accelerator Curriculum built by the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center.
“The selected founders have undertaken specialized workshops, mentorship sessions, pitch practices, and more since August of this year. This Demo Day event is the culmination of their hard work where each startup pitches their company to the community and a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $40,000. Free food, drinks and a chance for networking will be available during the event.”
The companies making their pitch will be:
Aetherworks
This company utilizes direct air carbon capture technology in an attempt to reduce the total C02 emissions on earth, as well as directly serve mid-size and large indoor farms.
Embedded
This company has created fitted bedsheets using wireless RFID technology to create what they believed is a comfortable, non-invasive solution for elderly patient monitoring.
DeCON Environmental
This company has a produce that aims to extend the lifespan of septic tanks, and eradicate the reliance on bacteria and enzymatic treatments. They say these often lead to backups and failures, all while avoiding costly repairs and environmentally harmful chemicals.
Pishardi Electronics
This company has produced a non-invasive vibration device which provides a method to control and manage pain through vibration therapy.
MerLion
This company has developed what it believes is an efficient and professional means of protecting maritime operations, people and resources.
Editor's Note: This week’s 5th Annual StartUp Texas event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the eBridge Center. For more information call 956-459-2123.
