In The Press
UTRGV Receives Funding for I-Corps Site
Weslaco, TX | 2019 (Valley Business Report)— The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the recipient of $499,985 in federal funding to establish an NSF Innovation Corps Site. … Read more
UTRGV’s Center of Innovation & Commercialization can transform the Valley
Weslaco, TX | January 24, 2018 (Rio Grande Guardian)—Laurie Simmons, manager of the new UTRGV Center of Innovation and Commercialization (CIC), says the new center is striving to become the entrepreneurial hub of the region. … Read more
UTRGV moving forward on business incubator
Weslaco, TX | January 13, 2018 (Brownsville Herald)—Construction on the long-awaited Center for Innovation and Commercialization, aimed at helping startup businesses in the Mid-Valley, is moving forward after being postponed for half a year. … Read more
Congressman Gonzalez announces almost $500,000 in national science foundation funds to UTRGV
Weslaco, TX | August 3, 2017 (Congressman Gonzalez)— University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) $499,985 in federal funding to establish an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Site. The University’s Center for Industrialization and Commercialization (CIC) will house the site and Dr. Mark Kroll will serve as the site’s director. … Read more
UTRGV Moving Forward with Weslaco Business Incubator
Weslaco, TX | February 17, 2017 (The Monitor)— A project one-year-in the making is moving forward as the University of Texas Board of Regents gave the green light for UT Rio Grande Valley to lease space in the upcoming business incubator in Weslaco
UTRGV Moving Forward with Weslaco Business Incubator
Weslaco, TX | February 16, 2017 (Valley Morning Star)— A project one-year-in the making is moving forward as the University of Texas Board of Regents gave the green light for UT- Rio Grande Valley to lease space in the upcoming business incubator in Weslaco
EDA Announces $1.4 Million Grant For New Weslaco Innovation Center
Weslaco, TX | July 29, 2016 (Rio Grande Guardian)— Jorge D. Ayala, director of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s southwest region, has announced a $1.4 million grant for the Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco’s Center for Innovation and Commercialization… Read more
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.4 Million to Help Spur Start-Ups In Weslaco
Washington, DC | July 28, 2016 (Public.)— U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to the Weslaco Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco, Texas, to establish business incubator space in a city-owned building
Innovation In RGV
Rio Grande Valley | February 08, 2016 (The Rider)— JUT Rio Grande Valley, the City of Weslaco and the Weslaco Economic Development Corporation have signed an agreement to redevelop a building that will house the university’s Center for Innovation and Commercialization and a new business incubator… Read more
Mixed-Use Incubator Coming to UTRGV CIC
February 03, 2016 (Valley Business Report)— he University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has partnered with the City of Weslaco and the Weslaco Economic Development Center to expand the UTRGV College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s existing Center for Innovation and Commercialization and develop a mixed-use business incubator to include classroom space, student services and start-up business support functions… Read more
UTRGV Partners with City of Weslaco and WEDC On Entrepreneurial Hub Project
January 29, 2016 (UTRGV)— The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has partnered with the City of Weslaco and the Weslaco Economic Development Center (WEDC) to help support the university’s ongoing efforts to enhance its entrepreneurship infrastructure and strengthen the economic viability of Valley communities… Read more
The City of Weslaco and Weslaco EDC Sign of Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Weslaco, TX | January 22, 2016 (UTRGV)— In a statement made earlier today, City of Weslaco Mayor David Suarez announced that city leaders and UTRGV President Dr. Guy Bailey approved and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the city and UTRGV initiating a partnership that signifies both parties’ commitment to broaden UTRGV’s presence in the Mid-Valley. “This is not just a win for Weslaco but for all of South Texas,” remarked Suarez… Read more
Weslaco Sign Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
January 15, 2016 (RGVision)— Speaking in reference to the partnership, Dr. Bailey added, “This MOU is a testament to UTRGV’s goal to provide regional opportunities to not only our students and faculty, but to the community as well. The City of Weslaco is now considered a valuable, long-term partner and is a community that believes in the same core values as we do.”… Read more
UTRGV Partners with Weslaco to Open Incubator
Weslaco, TX | January 15, 2016 (The Monitor)— City leaders have announced a partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to open a mixed-use incubator designed to promote education, entrepreneurship and economic development in the area
RGV Angel Network Set Up to Fuel Economic Development
January 14, 2016 (The Brownsville Herald)— The RGV Angel Network (RGVAN) was established last fall to help fledgling entrepreneurs develop their ideas for products or services into something commercially viable. It’s affiliated with the Center for Innovation and Commercialization (CIC) of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley… Read more
UTRGV Sets Up Angel Investor Network to Help Finance New Local Enterprises
November 18, 2015 (Rio Grande Guardian)— Experts in business creation at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley say they are looking ahead to the creation of an investor network designed to help finance local enterprise… Read more
Border Economics Symposium Highlights Valley Challenges, Opportunities
McAllen, TX | November 10, 2015 (UTRGV)— Experts in business creation at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley say they are looking ahead to the creation of an investor network designed to help finance local enterprise… Read more
Kroll Discusses Innovation and Commercialization Center At STC Conference
McAllen, TX | (Rio Grande Guardian)— Mark Kroll, dean of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s College of Business and Entrepreneurship, spoke at South Texas College’s fourth Inno’ Conference about a future entrepreneurial center… Read more