EDCO’s Network
EDCO Ventures understands that a lack of structured mentorship, technical assistance, social networks, business resources, and capital limits optimal business growth and quality of life for a community. Through its network, staff and volunteers EDCO Ventures provides these resources to high growth companies that have a long-term commitment to living-wage jobs, competitive benefits, shared prosperity, wealth creation vehicles, and job skills training in their communities.
Universities
EDCO Ventures partners with universities to identify research and intellectual property with commercialization potential
- University of Texas at El Paso – Center for Research Entrepreneurship and Innovative Enterprises
- University of Texas Pan-American – Office of Innovation and Intellectual Property
Government and Community Partners
EDCO Ventures is committed to working with governments, and community development organizations to commercialize technology and further economic development initiatives. Current partners include:
- U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Agency
- Texas Emerging Technology Fund
- Upper Rio Grande Council of Governments
- Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Capital Network
EDCO Ventures offers access to a strong capital network that provides additional capital and funding. Partners include:
- Camino Real Angels
- First Light Ventures
- Silverton Partners
- New Cycle Capital
Technology Commercialization and Incubation
EDCO Ventures partners with multiple business incubators and assistance centers to ensure that EDCO sponsored ventures have access to the office space equipment and technology required to ensure success. Our partners include:
- Austin Technology Incubator
- Bi-National Sustainablility Laboratory (BNSL)
- San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative (SATAI)
Legal
EDCO Ventures offers access to legal expertise and guidance through various partners including:
- Helling, Lancaster, & Associates
- Spross & Associates