Come see the top graduate student level startups at UT compete for a shot at the $50,000 prize pool.
The Fall 2025 Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition will be held at Robert Rowling Hall on the University of Texas campus on December 12th. 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.
Semifinals in Rowling Hall classrooms 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch in RRH 5.210 12:30 PM- 1:00PM
Innovation Power Hour: A Discovery to Impact IP Showcase – Crum Auditorium 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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.
Announcement of Finalists RRH 5.210 1:45 PM
Finals in Crum Auditorium 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fireside Chat While Judges Deliberate 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Awards Ceremony 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Reception and Networking 6:00 PM
Cost Per Person: Free
Register here.