News & Insights from TechFW

When Reannah Wyatt joined the Smart Start business launch program at TechFW last year, she was looking to add the finishing touches and begin to grow her early revenue residential real estate platform.  What she found was a launching pad and a support system like nothing else she had experienced. Her Real Time App simplifies real estate transactions for Realtors and their clients, allowing them to effortlessly manage documents, timelines, tasks, and vendors in one seamless p

As we close out 2025, we’re feeling one thing more than anything: proud. Proud of the founders who kept showing up. Proud of the partners who rolled up their sleeves. Proud of a Fort Worth innovation community that feels more connected and more ambitious by the month. At TechFW, our members are the lifeblood of this organization. And this year, they proved what happens when grit meets guidance.

UNT Health Fort Worth recently renewed and expanded its partnership with TechFW to advance technology commercialization, support early-stage innovators and strengthen the region’s growing health innovation ecosystem.

All TechFW members and graduates are eligible to apply to the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) for 40 hours of free technical assistance or entrance into the Texas A&M Capstone Design Program.

Caitlin McMinn was appointed executive director of TechFW in September. (Courtesy photo | TechFW) TechFW recently promoted Caitlin McMinn to executive director, overseeing the nonprofit that serves as an incubator and accelerator for tech-based startups across the city.  In early September, officials named McMinn to lead TechFW’s strategic initiatives and programming for the organization that provides support and resources to help local entrepreneurs scale up.  McMinn joined

Fort Worth, TX – [Friday, March 8, 2024] – TechFW, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and empowering technology entrepreneurs, has named Ryan Brown its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Founded in 1998, TechFW has been a dynamic force in the entrepreneurial community, empowering the growth of technology-based businesses in North Texas through its incubator and accelerator programs. After the organization celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, Br

Hayden Blackburn ' s journey at TechFW reflects not only a commitment to fostering innovation but also a keen understanding of the ever-changing landscape of technology and entrepreneurship. As the current Executive Director of TechFW, beginning in 2018 and into the future, his emphasis for the organization has been on collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability. Founders have always remained at the forefront of his priorities by providing hands-on coaching from his unparall

Embark on a journey through the transformative years of TechFW as we sit down for an illuminating interview with Darlene Boudreaux , the seasoned Executive Director who steered the organization through remarkable milestones and accomplishments from 2006-2018. In this exclusive interview series with our leaders over the last 25 years, Bourdreaux shares insights into her tenure, the genesis of Cowtown Angels , notable exits, collaborative endeavors, and pearls of wisdom for as

Within the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business incubation, TechFW stands as a beacon of innovation and support for emerging ventures. At its helm during the formative years was Clyde Higgs , an individual whose vision and tenacity played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's trajectory. In this conversation, we get a picture of his tenure (2002-2006) as Executive Director at TechFW. From navigating uncertain beginnings to orchestrating strategic partners