Innovation Hub
iLaunch Competition
iLaunch Competition
Bring your best pitch. Compete for up to $10,000.
Applications are open through Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:59PM
iLaunch is the Texas Tech Innovation Hub's premier pitch competition, designed to help entrepreneurs identify, refine and launch startup companies. Built around the Business Model Canvas, the competition helps founders strengthen their business models, validate their ideas and prepare to confidently pitch to investors, customers and industry leaders.
The competition is open to anyone 18 years or older—Texas Tech affiliation is not required.
Finalists receive mentorship and pitch coaching before presenting live to a panel of judges.
From Idea to Stage
Build it. Refine it. Pitch it.
Apply
Show us the venture, opportunity and business model you're building.
Refine
Strengthen your submission through feedback, Hub Camp and Innovation Hub resources.
Pitch
The top 10 teams prepare to present their ventures at the live competition.
Win
Compete for startup funding to help move your venture forward.
Competition Awards
Pitch big.
Win up to $10,000.
The top teams at the live iLaunch Competition can receive startup funding to help move their ventures forward.
How to Apply
Get your application ready.
Review the Competition Guidelines
Read the iLaunch Guidelines to understand the rules, eligibility requirements, evaluation process and application expectations.
Prepare Your Application Materials
Prepare your budget, pitch presentation and pitch video link. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
APPLY NOWStrengthen Your Submission
Attend Innovation Hub programs and workshops to receive feedback and make your application more competitive.
Need Help?
Build a stronger application.
Join us during Ideation Hub Camp. Innovation Hub staff can help strengthen your pitch, organize your application materials and identify areas that need more development.
VIEW HUB CAMPApplication Resources
Everything you need to get started.
Digital Certification
iLaunch Digital Badges
The Texas Tech Innovation Hub offers digital badges for qualifying iLaunch participants. These verifiable, shareable credentials recognize skills in generating a commercializable idea, demonstrating coachability, and presenting a product pitch.
Badges are issued through Accredible, adhere to the Open Badge Format, and can be displayed on LinkedIn, email signatures, personal websites and digital résumés. Cost: $5 per recipient.
iLaunch in Action
Ideas leave the page. Founders take the stage.
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