RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition
Applications are now open for the 2025 RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition, brought to you by the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC). The program, powered by AdvanceUp Accelerator, aims to support early-stage startups and growing businesses by providing a platform to receive crucial assistance and showcase innovative ideas.
Entrepreneurs will have a unique opportunity to develop their pitch before competing for up to $65,000 in grant awards. Eligible participants must agree to establish or continue operating a business in the City of Harlingen, Texas. The prize amounts for the winners are $30,000 for first place, $20,000 for second place, and $15,000 for third place.
AdvanceUp accelerator
AdvanceUp Accelerator, which powers the RISE Up Harlingen program, is a 10-week business development program that will provide mentorship, resources, and network opportunities leading up to an exciting pitch competition on October 1, 2025. The program will launch on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Dates: July 21, 2025 through September 22, 2025 (Every Monday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: 2424 Boxwood St, Ste 125, Harlingen TX 78550
pitch competition
The 2025 RISE Up Harlingen Business Pitch Competition is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Harlingen Convention Center.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to submit an application at the link below. The deadline to apply for consideration is Tuesday, July 15, 2025. For more information about RISE Up Harlingen, please contact Maria Escobar at mescobar@harlingenedc.com or 956-966-2692.