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Small Business Programs + Capital + Community

Events at a glance

All upcoming 

Connect. Start. Scale.

  • The Meetup
    The Meetup
    Multiple Dates
    May 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    A weekly gathering where small business owners connect over tacos, coffee, and founder stories—sparking inspiration, community, and meaningful relationships across Waco’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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  • Happy Hour
    Happy Hour
    Multiple Dates
    Jun 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Sloane's - Waco, 110 N 25th St, Waco, TX 76710, USA
    Sloane's - Waco, 110 N 25th St, Waco, TX 76710, USA
    A monthly, invitation-only gathering where high growth founders and business leaders connect over drinks—no agenda, no pitches, just authentic relationships and Waco’s most energizing entrepreneurial crowd.
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  • Community Brain
    Community Brain
    Multiple Dates
    Jun 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    A quarterly problem-solving forum where entrepreneurs present challenges to a curated panel of Waco’s brightest experts—unlocking insights, solutions, and momentum through collective wisdom and real-time guidance.
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  • Launchpad
    Launchpad
    Multiple Dates
    Aug 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – Aug 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    A three-day bootcamp where entrepreneurs transform ideas into minimum viable products through intensive training and mentorship, culminating in a pitch to judges with funding awarded to top concepts.
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  • Founder's Retreat
    Founder's Retreat
    Aug 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
    Location is TBD
    Location is TBD
    A four-day, application-based retreat for high-growth founders to step away, gain clarity, and build deep connections in an intimate, inspiring setting designed for reflection and community.
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  • Student Entrepreneurship
    Student Entrepreneurship
    Aug 31, 2026, 8:00 AM – Dec 04, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Location is TBD
    A semester-long high school program teaching juniors and seniors core startup skills—MVP building, branding, finance, and pitching—culminating in a judged pitch competition with scholarship funding.
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  • The Pitch
    The Pitch
    Nov 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    An annual, application-based pitch event where revenue-generating founders present to local investors—bridging Waco’s capital and deal flow by showcasing high-potential businesses seeking funding.
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