Texas Tech University Accelerator Awards Reception

April 23, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

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Join TTU for an evening of celebration, innovation, and big wins as the Texas Tech Innovation Hub announces the 2026 Accelerator Competition winners! This awards reception marks the culmination of months of hard work, bold ideas, and entrepreneurial grit. The winning startup teams will be awarded $40,000 in seed funding and earn a coveted spot in the year-long Texas Tech Accelerator Program, giving them the resources, mentorship, and momentum needed to take their ventures to the next level. This event is FREE and open to the public, so bring your friends, family, colleagues, and loudest cheer squad as we celebrate the entrepreneurs shaping the future of West Texas and beyond. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and an open bar while networking with founders, mentors, investors, and members of the innovation community.