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University of Houston

Chevron Energy Innovation Competition Finals 2026

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC

University of Houston, Houston, TX

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About the event

The 5th annual Chevron Energy Innovation Competition finals showcase UH research teams pitching commercially viable energy-transition ventures. An elimination round precedes the August 28 final round.

Who should attend: Energy industry partners, investors, and UH faculty innovators following research commercialization at UH Energy.

Hosted by Chevron Energy Innovation Competition

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).