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University of Houston

Bayou Startup Showcase 2026

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC

The Ion Houston, 4201 Main St, Houston, TX

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About the event

The Bayou Startup Showcase is the joint culminating demo day for University of Houston RED Labs and Rice OwlSpark summer accelerators. The 13th annual event brings together UH and Rice founders, mentors, and investors — typically drawing 500+ attendees.

Who should attend: Houston startup community members, mentors, and investors interested in student-led ventures from both programs.

Hosted by Bayou Startup Showcase

Presenting teams (7)

Accepted teams appear here as they are confirmed.

All University of Houston startups

BLEED

University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator

Program portfolio

Art agency connecting collectors to artists; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).

Candi W Automated Cotton Candy

University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator

Program portfolio

Continuous cotton candy machine for venues; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).

ChériCollectible

University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator

Program portfolio

Gen Z collectibles events; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).

JobRadar

University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator

Program portfolio

AI job board with instant apply; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).

P-LEGS

University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator

Program portfolio

Pediatric lower-limb exoskeleton for gait training; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).

Stage Select LLC

University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator

Program portfolio

Supplementary talent booking for multi-stage venues; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).

Stayzy

University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator

Program portfolio

AI guest communication for short-term rental managers; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).