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Texas Venture Fest: Buda

Texas might be The Lone Star State, but we shouldn’t have lone star entrepreneurs. Register for Buda’s Texas Venture Fest (formerly the Texas Venture Crawl) below.

This event started in 2022 in Austin, and was simultaneously hosted in 5 venues for 1,000+ attendees. In 2023 it grew to 10 cities, 15 venues, 40+ venture panelists, and 2,500+ attendees. Read more here.

Buda looks at economic development as an investment in people and big ideas that will add to the fabric of our city. The convenient geographic location, combined with lifestyle amenities, invites companies to develop and expand their businesses where there is an available workforce and a community eager to serve their needs. 

This fast-growing city offers a home for entrepreneurs to grow and thrive within a supportive community. Buda Economic Development Corporation supports businesses in the community through financial incentives and personalized assistance and guidance. From relocation to renovation, creativity and uniqueness give way to opportunity in Buda, Texas.

Startup Scene

Carefully curated, Buda is committed to fostering a thriving startup ecosystem, with a laser focus on knowledge-intensive business services and advanced manufacturing. This dedication is exemplified through the concerted efforts of various entities providing technical assistance, funding opportunities, and promotional support.

Moreover, these joint endeavors within the economic development community aim to bolster manufacturing capabilities in the region, while also nurturing and upskilling the local workforce. Located fifteen minutes south of downtown Austin, Buda’s strategic geographical location further enhances its appeal by offering competitively priced office space, warehouse/manufacturing space, and available land suited to industrial and commercial development with the small town charm of historic Texas.

Business Environment

In Buda, businesses continue to thrive due to a variety of factors including excellent geographic location, highly skilled and well-educated workforce, low tax burden, reasonable cost of living, and a predictable regulatory environment.

With suitable land available for development and a growing employee pool, it’s no wonder so many businesses are drawn to Buda. Buda boasts a thriving business environment, fueled by coordinated efforts that target key industries such as advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurism, tourism, life sciences and healthcare, and business services. The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Buda, and the Buda Economic Development Corporation are working to recruit and retain businesses both new businesses as well as supporting existing businesses in the community. The City of Buda and the Economic Development Corporation work to attract commercial development for our open land areas.

General Culture

In Buda, you will find spacious natural areas and a vibrant historic downtown bustling with award-winning businesses, ready to welcome you into the heart of our city. We are excited for you to venture outdoors in our parks and music venues to create core memories at our events.  Connect with your inner muse at our one-of-a-kind arts and cultural locales.

From food prepared by local chefs to boutiques that will have you delighted over their unique and perfect selections, there are opportunities to discover your new favorites all throughout Buda.

Whatever you do, you will always find ways to breathe easy in Buda, Texas.


Authored by Jennifer Storm, Executive Director of Buda Economic Development Corporation

Read about Buda’s Texas Venture Crawl here.

Our members share a common goal to support and co-create regional venture pages by keeping them up-to-date living documents. Help tell the story of these Texas cities by joining the Texas Venture Alliance.