Startup Week 2025:
Upcoming Events
Get Money, Save Money TWC Skills for Small Business Grant
DON’T LEAVE MONEY on the TABLE!
Learn how the TWC Skills for Small Business Grant and El Paso Water’s Commercial Rebate Program can put money back into your business, strengthen your operations, and help you grow your small business.
Lunch & Learn in 30 Minutes
A 30-minute session designed to help individuals build real, usable skills for your business fast.
Cost: $10 per person
Building Downtown: Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, and Impact with Nahum Avila
Join the first session of the semester's Miner Entrepreneurship Talks featuring Nahum Avila, a prominent El Paso entrepreneur, real estate developer, and proud UTEP alumnus. In this fireside chat, Nahum will share his entrepreneurial journey, offering insights into real estate development, hospitality, and experiential branding.
MCA 20th Anniversary Open House
Join the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation as we celebrate 20 years of innovation, collaboration, and community impact at our 20th Anniversary Open House!
Explore the Cardwell Collaborative through guided tours, meet the MCA Foundation team, and discover the programs and initiatives advancing health, STEM education, entrepreneurship, and economic development across our region.
Hear remarks from President and CEO Carlos Ortega, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate this exciting milestone with fellow community members, partners, and supporters.
Women in Business Breakfast
Join the Women in Business Breakfast hosted by the El Paso Chamber and hear from Diana Apodaca, Deputy Manager of the West Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Investigative Support Center, whose remarkable career spans more than three decades in local and federal law enforcement. From serving as a Dallas Police Officer to leading DEA investigations along the U.S.-Mexico border, overseeing intelligence operations, and directing fentanyl overdose response efforts, Diana has built a legacy of leadership in one of the nation's most demanding professions.
Lunch & Learn in 30 Minutes
A 30-minute session designed to help individuals build real, usable skills for your business fast.
Cost: $10 per person
Reduce Your Risk, Protect Your Future SBA Mitigation Information Session
This session is designed to help SBA borrowers understand how disaster loans support recovery and long-term resilience. The SBA mitigation loan option allows eligible borrowers to request up to 20% of their verified physical loss from their initial physical loan to fund property improvements intended to reduce future damage.
Skills Link Series 2026
Skills Link Series connects the new digital era with employability skills, industry certifications, and networking. September's topic will introduce participants to the use of A.I. for Professional Communication.
Star Is Born Gala
Star Is Born Gala is the Business One-Stop Shop’s (BOSS) inaugural signature fundraising event, celebrating the entrepreneurs, innovators, and community leaders who are shaping the future of El Paso’s economy.
This unforgettable evening will bring together business owners, corporate leaders, elected officials, and community partners to recognize the resilience, creativity, and determination of the small businesses that fuel our local economy. Through inspiring stories, special recognitions, and meaningful connections, we will shine a spotlight on the individuals and organizations making a lasting impact across our region.
More than a celebration, A Star Is Born is an investment in El Paso’s entrepreneurial future. Proceeds from the gala will support BOSS’s nonprofit initiatives, expanding access to business education, mentorship, technical assistance, and resources that help entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed.
Whether you attend as a guest, become a sponsor, or support the mission in another way, you are helping create opportunities for the next generation of local businesses. Together, we’ll celebrate today’s success stories while empowering tomorrow’s rising stars.
Attire: Red Carpet Glamour
Dress to impress! Black tie is optional. Formal gowns, cocktail dresses, or suits are encouraged as we celebrate El Paso’s brightest stars.
Mission Amplified: GOV Grants For Tech Startups (SBIR 101)
Access one of the largest sources of startup funding, without giving up equity. Learn how SBIR grants work, how to identify the right opportunities, what reviewers look for, and how to position your idea into a competitive proposal you can actually act on.
Think & Drink Special Edition: Startup Week
Join the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation and the El Paso Innovation Hub for Think & Drink, a lively trivia night bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, students, and community members for an evening of fun and friendly competition.
GAFC: Investor Academy
A 5-session investor academy program designed to build knowledge, confidence, and community among El Paso-area individuals who want to learn how angel investing drives innovation and economic growth.
Lunch & Learn in 30 Minutes
A 30-minute session designed to help individuals build real, usable skills for your business fast.
Cost: $10 per person
Lunch & Learn in 30 Minutes
A 30-minute session designed to help individuals build real, usable skills for your business fast.
Cost: $10 per person
2026 Border Health Innovation Summit
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Border Health Innovation Summit, where leaders in healthcare, research, entrepreneurship, and technology come together to shape the future of health innovation in our region.
AI Digital Marketing Skills Camp - PM Path
In four-day camp, participants ages 18–24 will explore AI-powered marketing through topics including: social media strategy, graphic design, web development and email marketing, while building a brand and creating a digital portfolio.
Cost: $40 (Tuition reimbursed for first 10 to complete camp )
AI Digital Marketing Skills Camp - AM Path
In four-day camp, participants ages 18–24 will explore AI-powered marketing through topics including: social media strategy, graphic design, web development and email marketing, while building a brand and creating a digital portfolio.
Cost: $40 (Tuition reimbursed for first 10 to complete camp )
AI Digital Marketing Skills Camp - PM Path
In four-day camp, participants ages 18–24 will explore AI-powered marketing through topics including: social media strategy, graphic design, web development and email marketing, while building a brand and creating a digital portfolio.
Cost: $40 (Tuition reimbursed for first 10 to complete camp )
AI Digital Marketing Skills Camp - AM Path
In four-day camp, participants ages 18–24 will explore AI-powered marketing through topics including: social media strategy, graphic design, web development and email marketing, while building a brand and creating a digital portfolio.
Cost: $40 (Tuition reimbursed for first 10 to complete camp )
AI Digital Marketing Skills Camp - PM Path
In four-day camp, participants ages 18–24 will explore AI-powered marketing through topics including: social media strategy, graphic design, web development and email marketing, while building a brand and creating a digital portfolio.
Cost: $40 (Tuition reimbursed for first 10 to complete camp )
AI Digital Marketing Skills Camp - AM Path
In four-day camp, participants ages 18–24 will explore AI-powered marketing through topics including: social media strategy, graphic design, web development and email marketing, while building a brand and creating a digital portfolio.
Cost: $40 (Tuition reimbursed for first 10 to complete camp )
AI Digital Marketing Skills Camp - PM Path
In four-day camp, participants ages 18–24 will explore AI-powered marketing through topics including: social media strategy, graphic design, web development and email marketing, while building a brand and creating a digital portfolio.
Cost: $40 (Tuition reimbursed for first 10 to complete camp )
AI Digital Marketing Skills Camp - AM Path
In four-day camp, participants ages 18–24 will explore AI-powered marketing through topics including: social media strategy, graphic design, web development and email marketing, while building a brand and creating a digital portfolio.
Cost: $40 (Tuition reimbursed for first 10 to complete camp )
Gaming Tech Showcase
Join the fun with immersive gaming experiences, cutting-edge simulators, and hands-on entertainment. By the Hub in collaboration with MJ's Gaming Cafe, Texas Western Gold Trail Racing Team at UTEP, and Centre Future.
Cost: $15
The Philosophic Brown Bag Series
The Philosophic Brown Bag Series invites you to step back from the noise and engage in meaningful conversations about the ideas shaping our time, while building the intellectual tools needed to navigate the 21st century. Bring your curiosity, and your lunch.
Lunch & Learn in 30 Minutes
A 30-minute session designed to help individuals build real, usable skills for your business fast. July's topic is centered around Microsoft Suite and will cover Excel, Outlook, Word, & Project Management Tools over 4 sessions.
Cost: $10 Per Session
The Philosophic Brown Bag Series
The Philosophic Brown Bag Series invites you to step back from the noise and engage in meaningful conversations about the ideas shaping our time, while building the intellectual tools needed to navigate the 21st century. Bring your curiosity, and your lunch.
AI For Health: From Data To Discovery
AI for Health: From Data to Discovery is a two-day STEM workshop designed for high school students interested in exploring the future of healthcare, technology, and innovation. Hosted by the Medical Center of the Americas Innovation Center and STEM Lab in partnership with Workforce Solutions Borderplex, this hands-on experience introduces students to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its growing role in healthcare, biomedical research, public health, and scientific discovery.
State of Fort Bliss
Join the El Paso Chamber for its annual State of Fort Bliss event, a gathering that highlights the essential role Fort Bliss and our armed forces play in the economic and cultural fabric of our region. The program will kick off with an Engage & Connect Networking session, bringing together military, business, and civic leaders from across El Paso and beyond.
AI Training for Elementary Teachers
Learn to use AI to enhance elementary teaching with practical tools, materials, and professional growth opportunities. Two educators will win $500 in classroom grants. By the Hub in collaboration with Cuantrix US, an initiative of Televisa.
First 60 will get $50 tuition covered
AI For Health: From Data To Discovery
AI for Health: From Data to Discovery is a two-day STEM workshop designed for high school students interested in exploring the future of healthcare, technology, and innovation. Hosted by the Medical Center of the Americas Innovation Center and STEM Lab in partnership with Workforce Solutions Borderplex, this hands-on experience introduces students to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its growing role in healthcare, biomedical research, public health, and scientific discovery.
Lunch & Learn in 30 Minutes
A 30-minute session designed to help individuals build real, usable skills for your business fast. July's topic is centered around Microsoft Suite and will cover Excel, Outlook, Word, & Project Management Tools over 4 sessions.
Cost: $10 Per Session
HR Essentials For Small Business
Over three sessions, you'll gain practical strategies for navigating labor compliance, strengthening leadership skills, and confidently managing employee leave requirements. From preparing for Department of Labor audits to building stronger teams and understanding FMLA, ADA, and PWFA regulations, this series equips business leaders with the tools needed to support and grow their organizations.
Demystifying Financial Foundations: Income, Assets & Cash Flow
Strong financial decisions start with understanding your numbers. This webinar provides an introduction to the three core financial statements, the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, and explores how they can be used to evaluate business performance, manage cash flow, support decision-making, and prepare for growth and investment opportunities.
The Philosophic Brown Bag Series
The Philosophic Brown Bag Series invites you to step back from the noise and engage in meaningful conversations about the ideas shaping our time, while building the intellectual tools needed to navigate the 21st century. Bring your curiosity, and your lunch.
Think & Drink
Put your knowledge to the test across a variety of trivia rounds while connecting with others who are passionate about innovation, science, and the future of our region. Whether you arrive with a team or join one at the event, Think & Drink is the perfect chance to unwind, meet new people, and enjoy a little brainpower over drinks.
Build and Leverage Business Credit to Help Grow Your Business
Understanding your business credit can open doors to funding, supplier relationships, and new growth opportunities. In this free webinar, credit expert Gerri Detweiler will explain how business credit reports and scores work, how they differ from personal credit, and the practical steps business owners can take to build and strengthen their credit profile for future success.
Lunch & Learn in 30 Minutes
A 30-minute session designed to help individuals build real, usable skills for your business fast. July's topic is centered around Microsoft Suite and will cover Excel, Outlook, Word, & Project Management Tools over 4 sessions.
Cost: $10 Per Session
HR Essentials For Small Business
Over three sessions, you'll gain practical strategies for navigating labor compliance, strengthening leadership skills, and confidently managing employee leave requirements. From preparing for Department of Labor audits to building stronger teams and understanding FMLA, ADA, and PWFA regulations, this series equips business leaders with the tools needed to support and grow their organizations.
The Philosophic Brown Bag Series
The Philosophic Brown Bag Series invites you to step back from the noise and engage in meaningful conversations about the ideas shaping our time, while building the intellectual tools needed to navigate the 21st century. Bring your curiosity, and your lunch.
Unleash the Power of LinkedIn
In this hands-on workshop, LinkedIn expert and 5x author Gillian Whitney will break down exactly how to use LinkedIn to attract clients and grow your business without the overwhelm or confusion.