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Microsoft El Paso Innovation Hub A network of partners empowering Paso del Norte's nonprofits & entrepreneurs with digital skills and innovation

Established in 2023, the Microsoft El Paso Innovation Hub is a network of local partners fostering innovation and collaboration in the Paso del Norte region. Our mission is to empower nonprofits and entrepreneurs with the digital skills they need to compete in a global economy. A project of the El Paso Community Foundation and funded by Microsoft and Workforce Solutions Borderplex, the Hub currently collaborates with and supports a wide range of programs, from workforce development and digital skilling to entrepreneurship, AI, and emerging tech. Community partners include:

• Pioneers 21
• The University of Texas at El Paso
• Tech Frontier
• Fab Lab El Paso
• Philosophic Systems Institute
• El Paso Community College
• Success Through Technology Education (STTE) Foundation
• Technology Hub
• FUNAX
• El Paso Labs
• Transformd

We’re always looking to grow our network and support bold new ideas. If you're interested in collaborating, emails us at [email protected].

Last day to register! If you teach elementary-age students in El Paso, Las Cruces or Ciudad Juarez you’re qualified to a...
10/15/2026

Last day to register!

If you teach elementary-age students in El Paso, Las Cruces or Ciudad Juarez you’re qualified to attend this FULL-DAY AI training, in partnership with Televisa.

Bonus! Attending teachers will be entered into a raffle to win a $500 classroom grant. Two will win!

Register here: bit.ly/ai4elementary

Date: TOMORROW, Friday October 16th
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: 500 W. Overland, Suite 210 (Microsoft El Paso Innovation Hub)
Cost: First 60 registrants get their $50 tuition sponsored by the El Paso Community Foundation! Don’t miss it!

Ready to make your day-to-day tasks easier with AI? 🤖Join Base44 Ambassador Jess Whorton for a hands-on workshop where y...
10/15/2026

Ready to make your day-to-day tasks easier with AI? 🤖

Join Base44 Ambassador Jess Whorton for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to use Base44 Superagents to automate repetitive tasks and boost productivity.

No coding required! You’ll build your own AI agent tailored to your needs and discover how to put it to work for your business or projects.

Remember to bring a laptop so you can start knocking out projects right away!

Register here: https://app.base44.com/events/6ab7fd872fc8eaf3d3167741

On Your Radar: New Opportunities 🔎 ⭐ FORGE is Hiring! – Apply Now!FORGE, a new program at the Hub, is hiring! Join our t...
10/14/2026

On Your Radar: New Opportunities 🔎

⭐ FORGE is Hiring! – Apply Now!
FORGE, a new program at the Hub, is hiring! Join our team and help grow the aerospace and defense industry in El Paso. Check our listings at elpasoinnovationhub.org/now-hiring

⭐ AI Training for Elementary Teachers – Fri, Oct 16 | 9AM
Join a hands-on professional development opportunity designed to help educators bring AI into the classroom. In partnership with Televisa and the Hub.

⭐ The Philosophic Brown Bag Series – Fri, Oct 16 | 12 PM
A series exploring big questions. Come and discuss the great mysteries of life, social questions, and personal reasoning. By the Philosophic Systems Institute in collaboration with the Hub.

⭐ Automate Your Business Bootcamp – Thurs, Oct 22 | 12:30PM
Discover practical automation tools to save time, improve customer communication, and streamline your day-to-day operations. By Transformd.

⭐ Cybersecurity: Intro to IT Security – Sat, Oct 26 | 10 AM
A series exploring big questions. Come and discuss the great mysteries of life, social questions, and personal reasoning. By Tech Frontier.

⭐ Mañana, But Make It Automated: A Hands-On Base44 Superagents Workshop – Sat, Oct 31 | 12PM
You'll learn how to use Base44 Superagents to handle the repetitive work for you. No coding needed. You'll set up your own agent, see how it works, and leave with something you can use in your business or project. By Base44.

For full event details and registration, visit https://elpasoinnovationhub.org/calendar

10/13/2026

FORGE, the aerospace and defense business accelerator program of the Microsoft El Paso Innovation Hub, is hiring.

We're seeking a Program Content Manager, Industry Engagement Manager, and Marketing Coordinator to help strengthen businesses, advance supplier readiness, and expand opportunities across the aerospace and defense ecosystem.

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Learn more at https://elpasoinnovation.org/now-hiring

The Microsoft El Paso Innovation Hub is a project of the El Paso Community Foundation, supported by Microsoft.

10/09/2026

Elementary educators, this opportunity is for you! 🍎💻

Our AI training with Televisa is coming up next Friday, October 16th, and registration is still open. Two lucky participants will have the chance to receive $500 in classroom grants!

Plus, educators across El Paso, Juárez, and Las Cruces can all take advantage of this opportunity.
Tuition is covered by the El Paso Community Foundation for the first 60 educators who register.

Spots are limited, so register today before the opportunity passes you by.

Presented in partnership with Televisa, their tech education nonprofit CuantriX US, and the El Paso Community Foundation.

Register now: bit.ly/ai4elementary

Playback to an interactive session on unlocking early-stage funding for innovative ideas! 💡As part of our Mission Amplif...
10/08/2026

Playback to an interactive session on unlocking early-stage funding for innovative ideas! 💡

As part of our Mission Amplified series and El Paso Startup Week, “Gov Grants for Tech Startups: SBIR 101,” explored how SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grants can help fund innovation for entrepreneurs and startup teams without giving up equity.

Through practical guidance and real-world insights, participants learned how federal agencies support emerging tech, how to identify relevant SBIR opportunities, and how to align their ideas with agency priorities.

Special thanks to our instructor Stephanie Schilling, Director at 1881 Ventures, for sharing her expertise and helping our community better understand how to navigate SBIR funding opportunities and turn innovative ideas into solutions!

📩 Want to stay updated on upcoming programs and events? Register for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/epinnovationhub/newsletter

The Microsoft El Paso Innovation Hub is a project of the El Paso Community Foundation, supported by Microsoft.

Opportunity Alert! 📢🔥⭐ TOMORROW AI: Data Protection & Legal Compliance – Thurs, Oct 8 | 8:30AMThis session will help you...
10/07/2026

Opportunity Alert! 📢🔥

⭐ TOMORROW AI: Data Protection & Legal Compliance – Thurs, Oct 8 | 8:30AM
This session will help you understand essential data protection laws and provide practical steps you can apply immediately to stay compliant. By El Paso Chamber at the Hub.

⭐ 1 Million Cups Presentations – Every Wednesday | 9AM
Weekly opportunity to showcase your business, meet fellow entrepreneurs, and grow your network. By 1 Million Cups El Paso.

⭐ Lunch and Learn: Graphic Design – Every Wednesday | 12:15PM
Take a quick break, meet fellow entrepreneurs, and learn simple design tips to create eye-catching visuals for your business. By Transformd.

⭐ AI Training for Elementary Teachers – Fri, Oct 16 | 9AM
Join a hands-on professional development opportunity designed to help educators bring AI into the classroom. In partnership with Televisa and the Hub.

⭐ Automate Your Business Bootcamp – Thurs, Oct 22 | 12:30PM
Discover practical automation tools to save time, improve customer communication, and streamline your day-to-day operations. By Transformd .

⭐ 3rd Annual Tech Frontier Summit – Wed, Nov 18
Join Tech Frontier for the 3rd Annual Tech Frontier Summit, bringing together K–12 educators, workforce leaders, industry professionals, and community innovators to connect, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of technology and innovation in El Paso. By Tech Frontier.

For full event details and registration, visit https://elpasoinnovationhub.org/calendar

AI for Educators: Learn, Create, Teach & Gain an opportunity to win a $500 classroom grant! 🤖🍎Elementary educators, are ...
10/06/2026

AI for Educators: Learn, Create, Teach & Gain an opportunity to win a $500 classroom grant! 🤖🍎

Elementary educators, are you ready to explore how AI can make teaching easier, more engaging, and future-ready? Join us for AI Training for Elementary Teachers! Brought to you by Televisa , CuantriX, El Paso Community Foundation, and The Hub 🎓✨

Sign up: bit.ly/ai4elementary

This hands-on training will help you:
-Build future-ready teaching skills
-Boost student engagement
-Explore professional growth opportunities
-Connect with an ongoing support community

The El Paso Community Foundation is covering the $50 tuition for the first 60 public school teachers who sign up.

📅 October 16, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–5 PM
📍 El Paso Innovation Hub
500 W. Overland, Ste. 210

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring AI, creativity, and new tools into your classroom. Save your spot today! 🚀

Hear it from Luis!Luis Ruiz recently attended the Gov Grants for Tech Startups (SBIR) training at the Hub during El Paso...
10/06/2026

Hear it from Luis!

Luis Ruiz recently attended the Gov Grants for Tech Startups (SBIR) training at the Hub during El Paso Startup Week and left with a renewed sense of possibility for both the city and his storytelling and AI company, Fun Inc.

During the workshop, local expert Stephanie Schilling, Director of 1881 Ventures and Executive Director of the Sun Cruces Angels, guided attendees through the SBIR grant landscape, covering available funding categories, key timelines, the application process, and strategies for building a competitive proposal.

Stephanie noted that while these grants are widely utilized in other cities, they remain an underused resource in El Paso. Through this training and her ongoing efforts, she is helping ensure local startups are aware of these opportunities and equipped to leverage them for growth.

A big thank you to Stephanie, 1881 Ventures, Sun Cruces Angels, and El Paso Startup Week for making this opportunity possible and for continuing to inspire and support the next generation of local startups.

Missed the session? Register for our newsletter to stay updated on upcoming programs and events: https://mailchi.mp/epinnovationhub/newsletter

The Microsoft El Paso Innovation Hub is a project of the El Paso Community Foundation, supported by Microsoft.

🚀 That's a wrap on El Paso Startup Week! Last week, we were proud to host and participate in several events that brought...
10/05/2026

🚀 That's a wrap on El Paso Startup Week!

Last week, we were proud to host and participate in several events that brought entrepreneurs, innovators, and community members together to learn, connect, and grow. 💡

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Hub, attended our workshops, and left with new ideas, skills, and connections. Your energy and participation helped make Startup Week such a meaningful experience!

We also want to recognize all the incredible organizations that helped make El Paso Startup Week a reality, especially Medical Center of the Americas Foundation Innovation Center, Business One Stop Shop - BOSS, Sun Cruces Angels, Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce, and the City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government. 🤝

Events like these remind us of what makes our community special: when we come together, we create opportunities to innovate, build connections, and support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Thank you for making the Hub a place to connect, create, and innovate together. 💙🚀

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