Texas Tech Innovation Hub Celebrates 13 Graduating Startup Teams and Welcomes 12 New Ventures
Behind every breakthrough is a story. At the Texas Tech Innovation Hub, those stories
are coming to life through innovation, determination, and an unwavering West Texas
spirit.
This spring, the Texas Tech Accelerator Program celebrates two inspiring milestones:
the graduation of 13 bold startup teams who have completed the rigorous year-long
journey to launch their ventures—and the welcoming of 12 fresh teams into the next
cohort of the program, armed with new ideas and the drive to turn them into reality.
From life-saving medical technologies to sustainable solutions and game-changing platforms, these startups represent the next generation of innovation born right here in Red Raider Nation.
A Year of Growth, Grit, and Groundbreaking Impact
The 2024-2025 graduating cohort of 13 startups is more than just a list of names. These are ventures that have raised
capital, created jobs, formed partnerships, and transformed ideas into products poised
to make an impact on lives and industries.
And they’re just getting started.
These founders have walked the talk—refining their business models, connecting with
mentors, building prototypes, and pitching their visions. Now, they graduate not only
with validated startups, but as part of a growing ecosystem of Tech-founded businesses
reshaping the world.
Welcoming the Next Wave of Innovators
At the same time, the future is already knocking. The new 2025 Accelerator cohort
includes 12 promising startup teams from across Texas Tech University and Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center. These teams are developing cutting-edge solutions
in healthcare, engineering, agriculture, AI, and more—and they now join a program
that’s helped founders turn dreams into real companies since 2017.
"The success of the Texas Tech Accelerator is the result of deep collaboration across
our university system—from faculty and researchers to students and alumni. Together,
we’re not just launching startups—we’re fueling an innovation economy that’s creating
jobs, attracting investment, and transforming industries right here in West Texas,”
adds Taysha Williams, Managing Director of the Innovation Hub.
Each team will receive:
- Up to $40,000 in funding to accelerate their startup.
- A customized year-long journey of mentorship, training, and validation.
- Access to expert legal, financial, and business development support.
These founders were selected from a highly competitive pool for their vision, tenacity,
and the potential of their ideas to impact lives and industries.
Meet the 9th cohort of the Texas Tech Accelerator Program.
Building an Innovation Legacy
The Texas Tech Accelerator is more than a program—it’s a cornerstone of a thriving innovation ecosystem. Since its inception, Texas Tech’s innovation and entrepreneurship programming and startups have:
- Supported more than 57 community, student, staff, and faculty-led startup teams.
- Created over 591 jobs.
- Received $5.8M in customer revenue.
- Raised $89.2M in investment capital.
A Celebration of Courage and Creativity
As we cheer on our graduating founders and welcome the next cohort, we’re reminded
that every big idea starts with a spark. These startup teams embody what’s possible
when passion meets support, and when ideas are given the room to grow.
"Every year, we’re inspired by the boldness and brilliance of our incoming Accelerator
teams,” shares Taysha. “These founders are stepping into a powerful legacy of innovation,
and we’re here to help them build something that lasts—something that changes lives."
The Texas Tech Innovation Hub remains committed to empowering the inventors, entrepreneurs,
and problem-solvers of tomorrow. Because the future of innovation starts here—in the
heart of West Texas.