We Believe in the Future of Texas, on the Border by the Sea and Beyond.
We seek those companies with moonshot thinking. We believe in revolutionary change and are keen on making bold investments in the future. We collaborate with catalysts of transformation, teams of pioneering entrepreneurs who are reshaping industries to manifest their visions, right here in Brownsville.
Here are the companies we've awarded grants through StartUp Texas.
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iBed
Introducing advanced solutions that prioritize comfort and care for older adults, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design.
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Hemp Lime Homes
Creating hemp-based solutions for residential and commercial use with energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, carbon negativity through CO2 absorption.
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BuildCo
Redefines construction project management by introducing real-time collaboration, simultaneous access, while addressing industry challenges like delays, errors, and budgetary issues.
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Aetherworks
Utilizing direct air carbon capture technology to reduce the total C02 emissions on earth, as well as directly serve mid-size and large indoor farms.
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Embedded
Creators of fitted bedsheets using wireless RFID technology to create a comfortable, non-invasive solution for elderly patient monitoring.
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Pisharodi Electronics
Creators of a a patented, non-invasive vibration device which provides a method to control and manage pain through vibration therapy.
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TXQ Rubs
TXQ Rubs take the traditions and flavors from the Rio Grande Valley and other areas of Texas and puts them in a bottle. These expertly curated blends, meticulously crafted using premium ingredients, elevate the grilling game to new heights.
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f10 Casting & Management
A South Texas-based casting and modeling agency that prioritizes talent from marginalized backgrounds and sign clients to bigger representation in the fashion industry with the goal of helping them reach their desired job in the modeling world.
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La Pale
A local frozen fruit bar shop, offering frozen fruit paletas, ice cream, and other snacks in locations around the Brownsville and Los Fresnos area.
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Valley Tire Recycling
Converting end-of-life tires into reusable raw materials for various industries and manufacturers, while creating sustainable products through collection, remediation, and recycling services.
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Pluton Brewing Company
Microbrewery using locally and ethically sourced ingredients to create a drinking experience unique to the Rio Grande Valley.
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Raw Xocolatl
Veteran owned and family operated business, artisan roast, hand-sort, crack, winnow and conch each small batch. The first real ‘bean to bar’ chocolate factory in South Texas.
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Amor y Pan
Specializing in Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Gluten, Sugar & Grain-Free Baked Goods carefully crafted with high fiber, and a near-zero glycemic index.
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SECNER - North America
Surface electromagnetic inspection technology. Procurement, Maintenance and Automation services for the energy sector.
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Permittivity, LLC
Combines a licensed NASA technology with a team of seasoned experts to provide a novel and disruptive leak detection system for underground storage tanks.
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Lunar Station Corporation
Provides cutting-edge Moon Navigational Services and Lunar Environmental Intelligence to help successfully execute missions on the Moon.
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Circular E Energy
Utilizing thermal pyrolysis with discarded end-of-life tires (ELT) to produce Tire Derived Fuel (TDF), Pyrolysis Carbon Black (PCB), recovered Steel and Sync Gas.
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LGI Foods, Inc.
Creating a Superfood utilizing a unique process to transform 100% nopal cactus into powder.
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JZD
Latina owned and operated lifestyle brand with a mission to create products that are inclusive, and closes the representation gap for people of color.