Black Entrepreneurs
Week 2026
8 days. 1,000+ entrepreneurs. Unlimited possibility.
Houston's premier celebration of Black business excellence returns.
Get Involved
Whether you want to sponsor, speak, volunteer, or vend — there's a role for you in this movement.
Become a Sponsor
Showcase your brand to 1,000+ entrepreneurs. Invest in the Black business community and gain unmatched visibility across Houston.
Apply Now →Speak at BEW
Share your expertise with a room full of driven entrepreneurs. We seek visionary speakers across business, tech, wellness, and finance.
Submit Interest →Volunteer
Be the backbone of BEW. Volunteers power every moment of the week — from setup to celebrations. Give back and grow your network.
Sign Up →Become a Vendor
Set up shop at the BEW Market and put your business in front of thousands of community members ready to buy and support.
Register →Why Attend BEW 2026
Network
Connect with 1,000+ entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders all in one week.
Learn
Access expert-led panels, workshops, and keynotes on business, AI, tech, and wealth.
Pitch & Win
Compete in the Legacy 1865 Pitch Competition for real funding and visibility from investors.
Shop & Celebrate
Shop 100+ Black-owned vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and celebrate community every day.
Pitch Competition
BEW's Pitch Competition is your gateway to the world of business competition — a chance to secure both capital and victory. Small business owners showcase their entrepreneurial prowess in a dynamic pitch to a diverse panel of investors.
Black Founders Day
The Legacy 1865 Pitch Competition is exclusively for Tech Founders — the bold builders redefining industries with innovation, code, data, and disruption. This is where vision meets velocity.
- ✓ Product development
- ✓ Marketing push
- ✓ Ops upgrades
- ✓ Talent
- ✓ Market expansion
Open to Tech Founders of all races and backgrounds.
Applications Opening for BEW 2026 — Stay Tuned!
2024 Pitch Competition Winner
What to Expect
See what happened when Houston's entrepreneurs came together.
Holiday VIP
Invest in the Culture
Uplifting Business and Community
Black Entrepreneurs Week (BEW) is a full week dedicated to bringing recognition to and uplifting the efforts of Black-owned businesses, while connecting them to the local community. Through a series of events, BEW creates opportunities for entrepreneurship growth and wealth-building in our communities.
Once again, BEW is excited to host pitch competitions offering substantial cash prizes and a platform for innovative ideas to shine. This isn't just an event — it's an opportunity to learn, connect, and thrive.
BEW is open to all entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, and community members who support Black business excellence and economic empowerment.
Registration includes access to workshops, networking events, pitch competitions, keynote speakers, and celebration events throughout the week.
We offer various sponsorship levels to fit your budget and goals. Visit our partnership page or contact us at info@equilibertyfoundation.org.
