What We Do
The San Antonio MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center (MBDA-AMC) is funded by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and operated by the VALDEZ Institute for Economic Development at the University of Texas San Antonio. This nationwide program provides socially or economically disadvantaged businesses in various industries with a wide range of business development services, including specialized training, access-to-contract opportunities, business matchmaking and referrals, and access-to-capital services.
For more information about business consulting services, please visit our website.
Using AI to Help Launch Your Startup
Students have their choice of registering for modules by week or the entire certificate series. Students that attend all modules will receive the UTSA Using AI to Help Launch Your Startup Certificate. The program is delivered virtually over eight consecutive weeks for a total of 48 hours.
Week 2 - AI and Market Analysis
Week 3 - AI-Driven Value Propositions
Week 4 - Channels and Customer Relationships
Week 5 - Revenue Streams and Cost Structure
Week 6 - Key Resources, Activities, and Partnerships
Week 7 - Building Your AI-Integrated Business Model Canvas
Week 8 - Ethical Considerations and Risk Management
Registration
Full Certificate
Full Certificate
Registration for the full certificate is now closed. Seats are still available for weekly courses.
$1000
Registration includes all eight weeks of the Using AI to Help Launch Your Startup certificate.
Registration
Weekly Courses
Weekly Courses
Mondays & Wednesdays
11:30-1:00pm CST
Virtual Classroom
$150
Week 1 - Introduction to AI in Entrepreneurship is a pre-requisite for taking any other courses.
Corporate Training Available
Your journey starts by identifying what outcomes are most important to your organization's success. We can help you determine what training best satisfies your desired business outcome. UTSA can facilitate customized training at your organization or live-online. We provide comprehensive coordination of instructors, participants and resources to seamlessly support your integration.