Innovation Hub

Red Raider
Startup

Unleash your inner entrepreneur!

GET READY FOR THE NEXT RRS THIS FALL!

Want to be your own boss? Have you ever wanted to be an entrepreneur? Unlock you potential, grow your network, and create new ideas all in 72-hours!

This exciting weekend is the best way to understand the entrepreneurial mindset! Get hands-on experience forming a team around an idea, validating your idea through customer discovery, developing a presentation, and pitching to a panel of Sharks! The team with the best pitch to the judges (Sharks) will win $1,000!

Bring a friend and come start your entrepreneurial journey. This event is 100% FREE including meals and swag!

Who can attend?

This program is open to public. Not affiliated with Texas Tech University? Not a problem, everyone is invited!

Don't have a team?

We've got you covered! You can join and recruit members to a team on the first night of Red Raider Startup! Teams come together around ideas shared on night one!

Don't have an idea?

No worries! We'll have a pitch-off and you'll get to hear several ideas before joining a team. Got an idea already? Awesome! Pitch your idea and lead your team to victory!

Are you ready?

Don't miss out on the next Red Raider Startup this fall! (Dates coming soon.) Check out the Spring 2025 Red Raider Startup Highlight Video below.

NOW AVAILABLE! Red Raider Startup Digital Certification Badges

The TTU Innovation Hub now offers digital badges for qualifying Red Raider Startup participants – a verifiable, shareable credential that represents skills in generating a commercializable innovation idea, team formation, customer discovery and product pitch presentations.

Badges are issued through the Accredible platform and adhere to the Open Badge Format, and can be displayed on LinkedIn, email signatures, personal websites and online resumes.

Cost: $5.00 per recipient

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