Fort Worth – Tech Fort Worth (TechFW) announced today that, together with Bio North Texas, it will provide comprehensive pitch preparation and marketing coaching for the upcoming Rising Stars program. The support comes as the iC³ Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit approaches on September 24‑25.
Coaching focused on branding, marketing and sales
“TechFW is excited to help prep the companies as they prepare their pitches for the Rising Stars iC³ Summit later this month,” said Caitlin McMinn, Executive Director of TechFW. “Our team will help these companies sharpen their pitches so that they are ready for September 24th and 25th.”
McMinn added, “Tomorrow’s successful entrepreneur is being shaped today, and that’s what TechFW is all about.” The coaching will cover branding, marketing strategy, and sales techniques, giving emerging life‑science entrepreneurs the tools to tell their stories effectively and connect with industry leaders.
Rising Stars program highlights local innovation
The Rising Stars program recognizes emerging leaders whose innovation and dedication are shaping the future of life sciences. It celebrates entrepreneurs, researchers, and startups addressing critical challenges in biotech, healthcare, and related fields. By providing expert coaching, TechFW aims to help participants present compelling pitches that attract investors, partners, and customers.
TechFW has a long‑standing relationship with the Rising Stars program. Several startups that received TechFW support have participated in Rising Stars in previous years, demonstrating the incubator’s commitment to nurturing local talent.
About Tech Fort Worth and Bio North Texas
Tech Fort Worth is a nonprofit startup incubator and accelerator based in Fort Worth. Since 1998, it has helped entrepreneurs turn ideas into reality across biotech, hardware, artificial intelligence, clean energy, software, and emerging technologies, all without taking equity.
Bio North Texas (BioNTX) is the regional bioscience and healthcare innovation trade organization. As an affiliate of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, BioNTX connects businesses with job opportunities, offers cost‑saving services, and provides networking and educational programming for the North Texas bioscience community.
What this means for the local economy
The partnership underscores Fort Worth’s growing reputation as a hub for life‑science innovation. By equipping startups with polished pitches and marketing expertise, TechFW and BioNTX are helping to attract investment, create high‑skill jobs, and strengthen the regional economy.
Local entrepreneurs and investors are encouraged to attend the iC³ Summit to see the results of the coaching program and to explore collaboration opportunities.
Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.
