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Texas Tech University
Texas Tech Red Raider Idea Competition Fall 2026
- When
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM (UTC−6)
- Where
- Texas Tech Innovation Hub, Lubbock, TX
Fall 2026 applications reopen noted on Innovation Hub program page. Showcase date estimated from annual cycle.
About the event
The Red Raider Idea Competition is a one-minute video pitch open to the public. Top 50 finalists are showcased annually; public voting selects winners with the strongest go-to-market potential ($3,500 total prizes).
Hosted by Red Raider Idea Competition
Who should apply
Anyone with an early venture idea — entry-level on-ramp to iLaunch and the Texas Tech Accelerator.
Presenting teams
Teams announced closer to the event.
Teams announced closer to the event. Named teams show up here once the host confirms them. UndergradVC does not score applications.
For hosts
Demo Day Pilot
A $1,500 manual pilot, powered by UndergradVC. Ops publishes the page with you. This is not a self-serve event builder.
- One public page: name, date and time, place or virtual, who should apply, and a link to the school's own application when we have it.
- An interest list on upcoming events. We do not email applicants, send reminders, or sell tickets. Ask UndergradVC and ops sends the list.
- Named teams appear in the showcase when the host sends them. An empty grid means they are not announced yet. The product does not score judges.
Interest list: contact@undergradvc.com