The Texas Tech Innovation Hub has partnered with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to establish the Prototype Fund.

The objectives of the fund are the following:

• Accelerate the development of a prototype for technology startups
• To assist TTU faculty, community, and students in furthering IP development as a result of the NSF I-Corps recommendations
• To develop an MVP as a current or past participant in any Innovation Hub Programs
• To bridge the validation of technology in SBIR/STTR currently funded or newly submitted proposals

Awards will be given in the following increments: 

• $5,000 award
• $10,000 award
• $15,000 award
• $25,000 award

Budget detail should include specific milestones and timeline for grant funding in ONE of the above award increments. Applications exceeding a 1-year timeline will be ineligible. 

Application Process

Click below for rubric, guidelines for proposal, and application portal.

View Rubric & Guidelines

Apply Here