The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

UTRGV is a comprehensive public research university serving more than 35,000 students across South Texas, with a young, access-focused, bilingual, and community-engaged character. Its distributed campuses and teaching sites extend research, clinical education, and workforce connections across the Rio Grande Valley and along the U.S.-Mexico border. UT Health RGV, hospital affiliations, and community-based care create pathways for clinical translation and collaboration with regional partners. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from the U.S. Army, NSF, HHS, DOE, and DHS. The Office of Technology Commercialization supports industry partnerships, IP management, proof-of-concept development, licensing, and venture formation.