Lubbock, TX (and surrounding areas)
Texas Tech Innovation Hub Prototype Fund
From Texas Tech University Innovation Hub at Research Park
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $25,000
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CT37 days left
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Direct grant
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to my.reviewr.com.
Who can apply
- Must be 18+ with an established startup company in Lubbock or the surrounding areas, and a US citizen or green card holder
- TTUS employees and students on non-Lubbock campuses can apply
- Alumni must be in Lubbock or the surrounding counties
- NSF I-Corps participation is highly recommended
Technology
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Competitive and rubric-scored, with a small local applicant pool. Simple app ideas without real technical innovation are explicitly a poor fit.
Before you apply
Tie the budget to one of the fixed tiers, set milestones within a one-year timeline, and show customer-discovery evidence (I-Corps helps).
Checked on depts.ttu.edu, Oct 23 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about Texas Tech Innovation Hub Prototype Fund
How much is Texas Tech Innovation Hub Prototype Fund?
Up to $25,000. The full line is: $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $25,000. Highest figure stored: $25,000.
When can I apply for Texas Tech Innovation Hub Prototype Fund?
The deadline is in the key facts at the top of this page. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.
Who can apply for Texas Tech Innovation Hub Prototype Fund?
Must be 18+ with an established startup company in Lubbock or the surrounding areas, and a US citizen or green card holder. TTUS employees and students on non-Lubbock campuses can apply. Alumni must be in Lubbock or the surrounding counties. NSF I-Corps participation is highly recommended.
Does Texas Tech Innovation Hub Prototype Fund require matching funds?
No matching funds are required on the page we checked.
Where was Texas Tech Innovation Hub Prototype Fund checked?
Checked on 2026-10-23 at https://www.depts.ttu.edu/research/research-park/Startup_Program_and_Events/Commercialization/Prototype_Fund/index.php. The official page wins if we disagree.