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Molly Oshinski pitching in the Spring 2022 TVLIC Finals for her company Pickle Systems. Photo by Lauren Gerson.

TVL INVESTMENT COMPETITION

Unleash the Power of Innovation: Experience the Texas Venture Labs' Investment Competition, where University of Texas graduate students pitch their business idea for invaluable feedback, cash prizes, and valuable connections.

Building Skills While Launching Dreams

  • $857M

    PRIZE MONEY GIVEN AWAY

    Since 2010

  • 42%

    INDUSTRY EXPERTS

    Have judged in TVLIC

  • 302

    UT GRADUATE STUDENTS

    Participating Since 2010

We craft dream pitches

  • Tano Pharmaceuticals founders Sean Finney and Branson Berger hold the big check presented to them for being named Texas Champions at the Fall 2023 Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition.

    FALL 2023 COMPETITION

    The Fall 2023 Texas Champion was Tano Pharmaceuticals, which was awarded the top prize of $15,000 for for the first commercial skincare and medical products based on a revolutionary new ingredient: sap from banana trees.
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  • Hamperapp wins the Spring 2023 TVL Investment Competition on Friday, April 28 at Robert B. Rowling Hall. Photo by Josie Bonnington-Mailisi.

    SPRING 2023 COMPETITION

    The Spring 2023 Texas Champion was Hamperapp, which was awarded the top prize of $15,000 for their online platform that streamlines the laundry and dry cleaning process with convenient pick-up and delivery services.
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  • Outmore Living wins the Fall 2022 TVL Investment Competition on Friday, December 9, 2022. Photo by Lauren Gerson.

    FALL 2022 COMPETITION

    The Fall 2022 Texas Champion was Outmore Living, which was awarded the top prize of $15,000 for their patent pending temperature–controlled chair and couch with goal of providing warmth for their customers year–round.
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THIS COMPETITION IS THE REAL DEAL

The Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition (TVLIC) mimics the real-world process of raising venture capital. Graduate students from the University of Texas System present their ideas for new businesses and receive invaluable feedback from entrepreneurs and investors. Many TVLIC competitors launch successful businesses, including uShip, Ordoro, BeatBox Beverages, Phurnace Software and Qcue.

 

The Spring 2024 TVL Investment Competition is happening on Friday, May 3. The application deadline is Sunday, April 21. Apply now!