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Innovation Hub

The Hub is a place to nurture smart ideas and entrepreneurs to create a social or commercial value resulting in impact. The Hub assists in the formation of technology startup companies critically relevant to today's local and regional economy. Startups create 80%+ of net new jobs, new industries and new solutions.

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$99200000

Investment Capital Raised by Startups

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 Entrepreneurs & Innovators Supported

149200

 

Students, faculty, and community members that walk through our doors to attend any of our events since 2017.

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Startup Teams and Companies Formed

327

 

This metric represents the cumulative NSF I-Corps teams and startup companies formed by the Hub. 

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Mentors Give Back

42000

 

A community paying it forward, this number represents the cumulative hours supporting our innovation and entrepreneur ecosystem. The cornerstone of our Ideation, Commercialization, and Acceleration programming is the iTTU Mentors.

Upcoming

Events

11.17

Coffee & Connections

Start your Tuesday with coffee and conversation alongside entrepreneurs, innovators, students and business leaders. Free and open to everyone; no registration required.

11.17

Ask An Expert: Guidance Sessions

Get free, one-on-one guidance from experienced mentors in marketing, finance, operations, intellectual property, and more. Bring your business questions, receive feedback, and leave with practical next steps. Advance registration required by November 10 at 8:00 a.m.

11.19

Pop-Up @ RAWLS

Visit the Innovation Hub Pop-Up at Rawls. Additional details will be added as they become available.

11.20

Lunch & Learn

Innovation Hub Lunch & Learn.

The

Buzz

135 Students Take on Redesigned Red Raider Startup Challenge at Texas Tech

Innovation Hub Awarded $75,000 SBA Grant to Expand Investment Access Across Rural West Texas

2026 Accelerator Competition Winners Join the Texas Tech Accelerator’s 10th Cohort

Beyond the Court: How Matt Mooney Turned Momentum into Innovation

Over $550,000 Awarded as Discoveries to Impact Month Fuels Innovation Across West Texas