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3D printed Tumor

3D- Bio printed tumor phantoms to assists withFluorescence Image Guided Surgery. These phantom tumors act as a tool in cancer surgeries to understand and study cancer drug delivery, surgicalinterventions, surgery training and many more.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Itzel De Leon, idelen@ttu.edu

Alephnet

Alephnet is a data science as a service (DSaaS) ecosystem. We provide partners and clients with a fresh approach to data science, AI, and digital transformation. We are a team with a bold vision: making end-to-end data science and digital transformation accessible.  Alephnet offers modular services, data science as a service, data strategy consulting, ready-to-use compliant (HIPPA and BaFin) infrastructure, data science education, training, and assessments all designed to meet organizations where they are enabling any company to quickly realize the benefits of data science and AI. Overcoming the resourcing challenges of attracting and retaining affordable expertise empowers organizations to compete on a level playing field and focus on advancing their business with digital capabilities.

CONTACT INFORMATION: DOMINIK KALISCH, dominik.kalisch@alephnet.ai

Ark

A decentralized weather intelligence network that transforms fragmented data into hyperlocal, actionable forecasts to strengthen community readiness.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Hunter Cantrell, hucantre@ttu.edu

BlinkTalk

AI-powered assistive communication tool that translates intentional blinks into Morse code and converts them into English. Designed for individuals with motor impairments, it combines computer vision, SwiftUI, and Python to enable non-verbal users to communicate effectively and independently using just their eyes.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Shruti Nagaw, shruti.nagawekar@ttu.edu

Buclid, LLC

The medical education SaaS provider is developing a software, Meldogram, in collaboration with TTUHSC to automate the grading of written exams.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Hassan Khalid, hassan@buclid.com

Check-Up Sports

A gig economy platform for basketball, offering event management, payments, and social networking in one app, empowering players and court owners to generate income.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Arie Williams, ariejwilliams@gmail.com

DTE

Small consulting company offering management and business consulting, accounting and financial services, leadership development, project management, and other integrated solutions.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Darrell Ellison, dellison@dtecoop.com

Flint Avenue Marketing

Flint Avenue Marketing is a full-service outsourced marketing department that aligns with each client’s mission, vision, voice, and values to deliver global, multilingual strategies and turnkey execution through a team of seasoned experts in branding, go-to-market planning, SEO, content, UX, and on-demand creative and technical talent.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Amy Wood, amy.wood@flintavenue.com

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Curated bouquet collections that blend art, personalization, and nature into lasting, display-worthy designs. Unlike traditional gifts, which often feel generic or temporary, these bouquets are crafted to reflect individual interests and aesthetics.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Johnny Ramirez, johnnyram@ttu.edu

GeoListen

A mobile app that combines the enjoyable and brain-building cognitive activities of experiencing unfamiliar musical styles and timbre with spatial learning on the globe.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Peter Martens, peter.martens@ttu.edu

Grower's Information Service Coop (GiSC)

GiSC, a farmer-owned national data cooperative based in Lubbock, TX, provides producers worldwide with cutting-edge ag technology and data tools through strategic partnerships with leaders like IBM and Main Street Data. Our mission is to help members maximize efficiency, leverage advanced analytics, and make better on-farm decisions while uniting the agricultural ecosystem.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Billy Tiller, billy@gisc.coop

GuardNIL

A unique service that partners with collegiate athletic programs to provide unique and innovative NIL solutions.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Josh Woods, Joshwoodsemail@gmail.com

HackWesTx

Student organization (google developer club). The premier hackathon that brings together students, innovators, and industry professionals to the heart of West Texas. HackWesTX is not just an event; it's an opportunity designed to empower attendees to explore their passion for technology, collaborate on innovative projects, and network with industry professionals.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Tomas Mitchell, Trmitchell95@gmail.com

Hovel Ideas

An innovation studio that turns raw sparks into real ventures — from patentable safety tech to storytelling and education projects.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Atul Parvatiyar, atul.parvatiyar@ttu.edu

K9 Finds

An automated scent-detection K9 training, testing, and evaluation method.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Edgar Aviles Rosa, Edgar.aviles-rosa@ttu.edu

Mentis AI

An AI-powered wearable that enhances independence for blind and visually impaired individuals through real-time navigation and hazard detection.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Rohank, Khatri-rohkhatr@ttu.edu

Micro Med

Micro Med designs microsurgical solutions to improve operating room efficiency and reduce patient risk.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Paul Egan, paul.egan.micromed@gmail.com

Mirus Boletus

A method to develop sustainable chitin-based advanced materials to replace petrochem. plastics.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Julia L. Shamshina, jshamshi@ttu.edu

Modul, LLC

Modul framework is a “no-code to low-code” workflow platform which simplifies productivity.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Corey Shank, corey@moduldev.com

NeuroKeys

An AI-powered robotic music therapy system that restores cognitive and motor function for individuals with dementia through adaptive rehabilitation.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Ting Ting Goh, tgoh@ttu.edu

ProClear Water Solutions

Povide water purification and filtration systems for residential and commercial applications.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Caitlin Frederick, Office@proclearwater.com

Rahm Sensor Development

RahmSD focuses on a Non-contact, zero-touch approach for vital sign monitor using doppler radar tech. Transforming Healthcare with patented sensor technology by creating advanced non-contact monitoring technology to hlp healthcare providers make more informed decisions.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Arjun Babuji, arjun.babuji@rahmsd.com

Raider Entrepreneurship Club at Texas Tech

A community where students gain hands-on business experience through workshops, company tours, speaker events, and the Marketplace. Whether you want to start your own business or build powerful career connections.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Jackson Odenbach, Odenbach.jackson@gmail.com

RATS

The Robotics and Advanced Tech Society is the leading robotics and engineering organization on campus, focusing on providing hands-on engineering access to all students without any high costs or dues. We want to promote STEM education and its growth to all disciplines through the research, design, innovation, and creation of teleoperated and autonomous robotics and other advanced technologies.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Robert DeWolfe, rdewolfe@ttu.edu

REPOD

Drug-administering, transdermal pod that uses Bluetooth motorized sensor technology to mechanize a replaceable subcutaneous cannula via a mobile app.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Rashmika Reddy-Mazzitello, rreddyma@ttu.edu

Returning Citizens Association

A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system as they reintegrate into society. Their mission is to increase the economic, political, and social capital of these individuals to reduce recidivism rates. RCA offers a variety of programs and services.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Richard Gaines, rca@returningcitizensassoc.org

Sommertime Soul

Sommertime Soul offers faith-based, trauma-informed awareness and nervous system education workshops designed to create emotionally safe, compassionate, and empowering environments in communities, workplaces, schools, and organizations.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Sommer Leigh, Sommertimesoul@gmail.com

Sphereify

A platform that provides timely reminders, AI‑powered conversation starters, and a streamlined interface so relationship-based professionals can easily stay top‑of‑mind and nurture key connections without the burden of a heavy or complex CRM system.

CONTACT INFORMATION: James McCoy, james@sphereify.com

Stag Coaching

Helps build a stronger more profitable business with expert coaching to help you daily operation stress and help grow financial success by streamlining business operations.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Kellen Ketchersid, kellen@ketchpro.com

Strike Guard

Strike Guard plans to design, manufacture, and distribute protective baseball equipment.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Christopher Tobin, chtobin@ttu.edu

Taurus Vaccines, LLC

Taurus Vaccines LLC specializes in the development of innovative vaccines utilizing a unique technological platform. Our vaccines are based on a safe, potent, andadjuvanting double-attenuated influenza virus vector. This platform induces strong cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses, effectively protecting immunizedanimals against rapidly evolving viruses and other pathogens.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Marton Toth, marton@condorip.com

TK Quant

Develops image-based techniques to quantify tissue kinematic responses in real-time. This technology is particularly useful in clinical settings, as it provides guidance on the effectiveness of therapies and interventions for individual patients.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Phil Sizer, phil.sizer@ttuhsc.edu

True North Holding Company, LLC

True North is providing a new program to help customers and construction companies/car repair companies to help with insurance deductibles.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Cory Flores, cory@cantexconstruction.com