Startup Texas 2025
Pitch Fest: Emerging Industries
September 9, 2025 · eBridge Center, Brownsville
Eight companies from the AdvanceUp Accelerator, run with the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center, pitched live on the eBridge Center stage, with the audience voting for a Community Choice winner.
Participants:
Chariot 360
DiaBuddy
Dot
Fast Port
Noah's Ark
Shape Cards
Space Ocean Corp
Urban Plants
Rigoberto Lozano, Founder
Upright, eco-friendly mobility device useful for accessibility, warehouses, and security.
Chariot 360
Noah's Ark
Erika Mazzola, Founder
Integrated pet-care platform for lost-pet recovery, wellness guidance, and community support.
DiaBuddy
Alan Salinas, Founder
All-in-one app that simplifies diabetes tracking, reporting, and care organization.
Shape Cards
Sebastian Melendez, Founder
Digital business cards with QR and wallet integrations for instant, error-free sharing.
Judges:
Judges to be confirmed
Dot
Francisco Bazan Orta, Founder
Hardware-free shuttle tracking: drivers' phones act as live GPS, with a rider app for real-time info and planned AI features.
Company Profile
Do you consider that your company will be a good fit for Startup Texas Accelerator Program?
We want to hear from you!
Fast Port
Steve Perez, Founder
AI receptionist for small businesses that handles calls, appointments, payments, and follow-up.
Company Profile