Ecosystem Partners

Startup Waco 

Together with Startup Waco the Office of Innovation and Economic Development will host a Startup Weekend Bootcamp designed to equip and engage participants from both the Waco community and Baylor University. This immersive weekend will empower attendees to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) – a cornerstone of any successful startup.

Additionally, we will be co-hosting an Innovators Forum Program, featuring prominent speakers who will share their insights on cutting-edge fields and emerging trends. This event will bring the forefront of innovation directly to Waco and Baylor.

Keep Waco Beautiful 

Baylor's Office of Innovation and Economic Development is teaming up with Keep Waco Beautiful to host a Sustainability Hackathon. The objective of this collaboration is to promote a community that encourages innovative problem-solving and sustainable thinking.

Waco Ventures (WAVE)

WAVE Ventures invests in a diverse portfolio of startups across various sectors, fostering a dynamic ecosystem of innovation. They prioritize investments in companies that align with our values of doing good while doing well, supporting initiatives that drive social, environmental, and economic progress.

Brazos Innovation Partners (BIP)

Brazos Innovation Partners established itself as a full-service solutions provider for innovators, funders, and commercializers. At BIP, people are the product, and they are outstanding. Each member not only has the expertise of their field but passion for those they serve as well. Leveraging diverse experiences and backgrounds, BIP works best by embedding in your leadership team and owning problems together.