Innovation Hub
Red Raider
Idea Competition
Ready. Set. Pitch!
APPLY BY OCTOBER 12 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
Have an idea that could solve a problem, improve an experience or change the way something is done? The Red Raider Idea Competition gives you 60 seconds to share it.
Submit a one-minute video pitch for the opportunity to be selected as one of our top finalists. Finalist videos will be featured in a public showcase, where viewers can vote for their favorite ideas. The most compelling ideas with strong go-to-market potential can win up to $2,000 in cash prizes.
60
Seconds to pitch your idea
50
Ideas selected for the showcase
$3,500
Total cash prizes available
Who Can Participate?
The Red Raider Idea Competition is open to everyone. Texas Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the surrounding community are all invited to participate. You do not need to be affiliated with Texas Tech University to apply.
Cash Prizes
The top three ideas selected through the public voting showcase will receive cash prizes.
FIRST PLACE
$2,000
SECOND PLACE
$1,000
THIRD PLACE
$500
How to Enter
You do not need a finished business plan, prototype or company. All you need is an idea and 60 seconds to explain it.
STEP ONE
Record Your Pitch
Record a video of yourself explaining your idea in 60 seconds or less. Focus on the problem, your proposed solution and who would benefit from it.
STEP TWO
Upload Your Video
Upload your video to YouTube and set the visibility to public.
STEP THREE
Submit Your Application
Complete the online application with your contact information, a one-sentence summary of your idea and the link to your YouTube video.
Applications are due October 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
SUBMIT YOUR IDEASTEP FOUR
Share and Get Out the Vote
Finalists will receive a link to the public voting showcase after the application deadline. Share your video with friends, family, classmates, colleagues and community members and encourage them to vote.
Important Video Requirement
Your pitch video must be no longer than 60 seconds. Videos exceeding the one-minute limit may be disqualified, so be sure to review and trim your video before submitting it.
Meet the 2025 Winners
Watch last year's winning pitches and see how previous participants shared their ideas.
FIRST PLACE
Selt
SECOND PLACE
Growbot
THIRD PLACE
Commencement Deport
Need Help With Your Pitch?
Contact Ryan Bain to ask questions, learn more about the competition or schedule an appointment to discuss available video resources.
Questions? Contact:
Mrs. Ryan Bain
Ideation Program Director
ryan.m.bain@ttu.edu
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