About the Event
Innovation Week brings together innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialization events from across The University of Texas at Austin and the UT System. Learn more »
Tuesday, April 28
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Discovery to Impact Venture Showcase
Location: To be determined
UT Austin’s premier startup showcase, the event is designed to connect top UT-affiliated ventures with a curated group of invited venture capitalists, industry experts and entrepreneurial mentors. Selected startups will have the chance to pitch to a panel of VCs and participate in exclusive networking sessions during the event. Learn more »
Wednesday, April 29
5-7 p.m. | Industry and Innovation Night: Conversations on the Future of Work
Location: Texas Innovation Center, UT
Explore the future of workforce development through a dynamic evening of conversation and connection. Experience how UT students are using design thinking to navigate career decisions, hear from industry and civic leaders on shaping Central Texas talent pipelines, and join an executive fireside chat with Susan Davenport, Opportunity Austin’s president and CEO, on the region’s workforce and investment future. Learn more and register »
Thursday, April 30
2-6 p.m. | Texas Health Catalyst Roundup and Rodeo
Location: Capital Factory
Dell Medical School’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship brings together Austin’s innovation and entrepreneurship community to support finalists from this spring’s Texas Health Catalyst cohort. They present their innovations and progress toward commercialization, addressing the dementia, neurodegeneration and the future of brain health challenge. Learn more and register »
Friday, May 1
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Celebrating Student Entrepreneurship Day
Location: Robert B. Rowling Hall, UT
McCombs School of Business Entrepreneurship ecosystem is hosting a full day of activities that feature student entrepreneurs from across campus. Graduate student startups compete for a shot at the $50,000 prize pool. Learn more »
- 9-11:45 a.m. | TVL Investment Competition Semifinals
Presented by the Brumley Institute for Graduate Entrepreneurship, teams pitch live to a panel of investors. Finalists who advance present at the afternoon championship round. - Noon | Announcement of Finalists for the TVL Investment Competition
- Noon-1 p.m. | Lunch + Link Hosted by TEXAS Entrepreneurship
At this roundtable style lunch, individuals interested in supporting or mentoring student entrepreneurs share a meal with undergraduate, graduate and alumni founders as well as community partners and industry experts. Limited seating available. Register » - 1-2 p.m. | Innovation Power Hour: A Discovery to Impact IP Showcase
Five Texas Proof of Concept awardees, all researchers from UT, showcase cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of industry and health care. Register » - 2-5 p.m. | TVL Investment Competition Finals
Finalists who advance from the morning semifinals have a shot at the $50,000 prize pool and in-kind support. - 5-5:30 p.m. | Awards Ceremony, Reception and Networking
Awards are given to standout ventures across health, sustainability, energy, technology commercialization and more.