Welcome to Expanding Frontiers!

We are a non-profit dedicated to fostering an innovation ecosystem in Brownsville, Texas, by providing unique educational experiences and hands-on-training in space and energy technologies for students, veterans, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

What is coming up.

Fall 2026 · Sponsored by SBA

The Capital Readiness series.

A free workshop series helping entrepreneurs and investors build clearer, more effective capital conversations. Open to participants from anywhere, with Expanding Frontiers serving as the connector for the South Texas tech and innovation network.

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July 13 to 31, 2026

Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy 2026

An immersive three week program introducing high school students to the basics of space exploration and entrepreneurship. Limited scholarships available.

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Postponed · New Dates Soon

Space Settlement Design Tournament

A 4 day virtual event where high school student teams design innovative solutions and future space colonies.

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Newsroom

Logo of America's Seed Fund and U.S. Small Business Administration, with text 'Growth Accelerator Fund Competition' and a circular graphic with the phrase 'Catalyzing growth for the innovation ecosystem'.

Expanding Frontiers Named 2025 GAFC Awardee

Expanding Frontiers has been selected as a 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition awardee under the Capital Formation category of America’s Seed Fund, supporting efforts to expand investment access, strengthen entrepreneurial pathways, and build financial literacy for innovators in South Texas.

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From Idea to Impact

The Expanding Frontiers Accelerator helps bold founders turn ideas in space, energy, and adjacent fields into real companies. You will work with mentors and advisors, join weekly tag-ups to stay accountable, and use targeted workshops to validate customers, refine your model, and build momentum toward first revenue. We meet you where you are and provide a clear, practical path from concept to market. Our builder community in South Texas adds partners, feedback, and opportunities when you need them most.

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A Glimpse of Our Work

Dr Fredrick Jenet at Expanding Frontiers’ Space Tech Pitch Competition

Entrepreneurs at NASA Tech Trek Powered by Expanding Frontiers Hackathon
Entrepreneurs at NASA Tech Trek Powered by Expanding Frontiers Hackathon
Professor Jesse Jones Mentoring at 
Venture Cafe with Expanding Frontiers