Texas Tech Innovation Hub

Today, we proudly celebrate Taysha Williams, Managing Director of the Texas Tech Innovation Hub, on her 8th anniversary with the Hub! Taysha's unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs has shaped the future of countless startups across Texas Tech and West Texas. ??? On this special day, which also happens to be National Boss’s Day, we want to extend an extra heartfelt thank you to Taysha for her inspiring leadership, vision, and relentless drive to help others succeed. She leads by example, constantly pushing boundaries, encouraging creativity, and nurturing an environment where big ideas can thrive. Here's to many more years of success, collaboration, and groundbreaking innovation under your leadership, Taysha! ???? #NationalBossDay #Leadership #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TexasTech #hustle #community #LubbockLeads #TTUInnovators #TTUAccelerator

?? Big Congratulations to Chanaka Kahathuduwa MD, MPhil, PhD! ?? We're excited to share that Dr. Kahathuduwa, COO & Chief Scientific Officer of MelodiaSync, has been named the 2024 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Emerging Inventor of the Year by the Office of Research Commercialization at Texas Tech ! ?? This prestigious award, presented at the annual Inventors Celebration, recognizes Dr. Kahathuduwa's innovative contributions to healthcare and technology. His groundbreaking work in neuroimaging and cognitive neurophysiology, combined with MelodiaSync’s cutting-edge EEG technology, is revolutionizing cognitive performance and relaxation. ??? The Texas Tech Innovation Hub is proud to have MelodiaSync as a part of the Accelerator Program's 8th cohort, driving medical innovation and creating real-world solutions for better mental health and wellness. Join us in celebrating Dr. Kahathuduwa's incredible achievement! ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZWUASRk

Think you have what it takes to dive into Texas Tech University's very own Shark Tank? ???? iLaunch is the ultimate pitch competition where startup ventures are born! ?? ?? Hurry, applications close on October 20th! Submit your innovative ideas and get evaluated by a panel of entrepreneurs, faculty, investors, and staff. The top 10 finalists will receive expert mentorship and advance to the iLaunch Final Competition on Friday, November 22nd to pitch their ideas to our sharks! ???? Ready to make waves? ?? Apply now and get one step closer to launching your business! https://lnkd.in/gbGpBe-N #hustle #Entrepreneurship #TTUInnovators #SharkTank #LocalLBK #LubbockLeads #LubbockEDA #LEDA #Lubbock #WestTexas #startups #TexasTech #WrechEm

Join the Innovation Hub for an evening of networking, live music, great food, and local brews at the Fall Finale! Celebrate the year’s accomplishments and find out who wins the 2024 iLaunch Competition. Plus, cast your vote for the $500 People's Choice Award, sponsored by the?Tech Hub Entrepreneur Alumni Network. Free drinks and appetizers will be served after the finalist presentations. This free event is open to all, so bring your friends and family to join the fun! #community #EntrepreneurSocial #LocalLBK #Lubbock #LEDA #LubbockEDA #LubbockLeads #Hustle #TTUInnovators #TTUAccelerator

?? A huge congratulations to the winners of this year’s HackWesTX! ?? This incredible event empowers aspiring computer scientists and passionate #RedRaiders to fuel their #innovation by tackling real-world, industry challenges. A big shoutout to all the participants for their #hustle and creativity! #CompSci #startups #business #sponsor

We had a fantastic time hosting the Faculty Ambassadors luncheon this afternoon! It was a great opportunity for new and seasoned ambassadors to connect, share ideas, and learn about the Innovation Hub's exciting upcoming programs and events. Here's to another year of innovation and collaboration! #TTUInnovators #Faculty #Ambassadors #hustle

?? We’re thrilled to announce that Moneta, one of our Texas Tech Accelerator graduates, made waves earlier this month at the 2024 American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Expo! ?? Moneta, which was founded by Timothy Matis, a faculty member in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering - Texas Tech University, creates innovative solutions that are paving the way for safer workplaces nationwide. Kudos to the Moneta team! ?? #TTUInnovators #TTUAccelerator #ASSP2024 #SafetyInnovation

Another awesome Friday at ACTIVATE I-Corps today! Our teams had a special treat this afternoon. Stacyann P. Russell, the Director of the #NSF I-Corps Hub West, joined us today. She shared advice and encouragement with our #startups. So cool! ?? ? #hustle #research #community

Thrilled to share that Atul Parvatiyar, Alejandra Marin, and Ankit Anand's paper, "From Lab to Market - The Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Marketing Education and Research Commercialization by Universities: An Empirical Analysis," has been honored with the 2024 Abdul Ali Promising Research Award by the AMA SIG on Entrepreneurial Marketing at the 37th Global Research Conference on Marketing & Entrepreneurship (GRCME) at Rutgers University. The awesome contributions of these three Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business faculty highlight the knowledge and impact at Texas Tech University! We're honored to have them as part of our Innovation Hub #community as Faculty Ambassadors and/or iTTU Mentors. Congratulations! #hustle #FromHereItsPossible #mentor #faculty #research #business #entrepreneurship #marketing

Two #TTUAccelerator teams are kicking off their NSF I-Corps journey with the I-Corps? Hub West's 3-week ZAP Program! ???? Good luck Moveris Media, LLC and Burn Length of Stay! #hustle #TTUInnovators #iCorps #WestHub #faculty #engagement #innovation #startup #entrepreneur