Entrepreneurship Programs

The Chamber’s Entrepreneurship Council is engaged in executing the chamber’s entrepreneurship strategy in the community through identifying and developing resources to assist entrepreneurs at any phase of their entrepreneurial journey.

gBETA Round Rock is an innovative new program — launched by the Round Rock Chamber in partnership with gener8tor, a nationally ranked venture capital firm and accelerator network — to support and scale early-stage startups in Greater Round Rock. It’s a is a free, seven-week, no-equity accelerator program in Greater Round Rock that gives founders one-on-one coaching, tailored programming, and access to a national network of mentors, customers, and investors.

The Chamber’s monthly Founders Forum (formerly Business Leader Series) allows industry experts and successful business leaders the opportunity to share valuable business lessons, insights and tools used to help entrepreneurs and business owners scale in Round Rock. The Chamber is dedicated to enhancing Round Rock’s innovation ecosystem and providing support to local start-ups to ensure every opportunity for growth and success.

Through the Chamber’s quarterly Spark events, founders share their stories and provide aspiring entrepreneurs with a glimpse into their path to becoming successful business owners.

The Chamber is part of the Kauffman Foundation’s 1 Million Cups (1MC), a nation-wide initiative that allows entrepreneurs to discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee. On the first Wednesday of every month, the Chamber brings entrepreneurs together to discuss business ideas, gain insights and receive the support of their peers to overcome potential roadblocks.

Round Rock Startup Day + Week, where innovation meets opportunity! Where our hope is that our vibrant community of entrepreneurs, visionaries and trailblazers converge for an exciting event dedicated to fostering the spirit of innovation.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned professional or simply passionate about the startup ecosystem, Round Rock Startup Day + Week is your gateway to inspiration, education and networking.

One of the fastest growing metros in the U.S. for startup activity, Round Rock is actively engaged in the Austin metro entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Round Rock Chamber strategically partners with nationally recognized startup organizations including The Capital Factory and EGBI to connect local entrepreneurs to business resources. In addition, the Chamber annually participates in SXSW and Capital Factory‘s Startup Week to highlight the benefits of scaling a business in Round Rock.