eBridge runs on partnerships. We connect you to the people and organizations across Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley who can help you start, fund, protect, and grow your business, so you don’t have to find them on your own. Here are the partners and resources you can reach through eBridge.
Funding and economic development
BCIC (Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation) – Backs local economic development and runs the eBridge Fund, which offers low-interest loans to Cameron County small businesses.
City of Brownsville – Local programs and support for businesses growing downtown and across the city.
US Economic Development Administration (EDA) – Federal funding and programs for regional economic growth.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council – Regional planning and development support across the Valley.
Mentorship and business help
UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC) – Mentorship, coaching, and the eBridge Business Academy. Helps you shape an idea, test it, and build a plan.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Free one-on-one advising on planning, financing, and running a small business.
Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) – Training and counseling for veterans and military families starting a business.
Nonprofit Resource Center – Support for local nonprofits.
Building and selling your product
USPTO (US Patent and Trademark Office) – Help protecting your idea with patents and trademarks.
TMAC – Support for manufacturers improving operations and growing.
Government contracting assistance (PTAC / APEX Accelerator) – Help selling to and winning contracts with government agencies.
InBIA (International Business Innovation Association) – Connects eBridge to a national network of incubators, including the Soft Landing program for international entrepreneurs entering the US market.
Not sure where to start?
Talk to the team at eBridge. Email info@ebridgecenter.com or call (956) 882-4119 and we’ll point you to the right partner.