Spring 2026 TVL Investment Competition

The Spring 2026 Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition will be held at Robert Rowling Hall on the University of Texas campus on May 1st. The top graduate student teams from the morning's Semifinal rounds will compete in the Finals from 2 PM until 5 PM with an awards ceremony and reception to follow.

Watch the latest graduate student startups coming out of UT pitch their ventures to a panel of investors and compete for cash prizes and in-kind support! Awards will be given to the Texas Champion, Second Place, Third Place, Best Elevator Pitch, Best Veteran Company, Health Innovation, Sustainability Innovation, Technology Commercialization, and Energy Venture.

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Semifinals in Rowling Hall classrooms

12:30 PM- 1:00PM

Lunch in RRH 5.210

12:45 PM

Announcement of Finalists RRH 5.210

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Innovation Power Hour: A Discovery to Impact IP Showcase - Crum Auditorium
The Discovery to Innovation Power Hour spotlights five cutting-edge technologies developed by researchers from UT Austin. Each presenter will share their innovations in a concise five-minute format, giving insight into their potential impact and market applications. Join us for this exclusive showcase bridging discovery and real-world impact.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Finals in Crum Auditorium

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Fireside Chat While Judges Deliberate

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Awards Ceremony

6:00 PM

Reception and Networking

Cost Per Person: Free

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Host or Publisher Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs