December 2025 Newsletter

The latest innovation and commercialization news from the Texas A&M University System. 

This season, Texas A&M Innovation is proud to highlight a potato variety that’s quickly becoming a top-5 choice for growers across the U.S. and Canada — Reveille Russet. 

Developed by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program, currently led by Dr. Isabel Vales, Ph.D., professor of potato breeding and genetics in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University, Reveille Russet stands out for its outstanding versatility, performance, and culinary quality. Released for fresh-market use, this russet variety has rapidly gained traction among potato seed growers. Read more.

Reveille Russet potato

Innovation Alliance: Ag Tech at Texas A&M Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Field Demonstration

On November 12–13, 2025, our team, in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Research, hosted a new event for Texas A&M Innovation - the Innovation Alliance: Ag Tech at Texas A&M. This two-day event - designed to showcase capabilities and opportunities to engage in collaboration with The Texas A&M University System – enhances our mission to guide new innovations through commercialization by building relationships with entrepreneurs, investors and industry collaborations. Read more. 

Ashlynn Rutherford Joins Texas A&M Innovation as Program Coordinator

Texas A&M Innovation is excited to welcome Ashlynn Rutherford as Program Coordinator following her graduation in Summer 2025. A former student media assistant, Rutherford is a 2025 graduate in Communications with a minor in Journalism from Texas A&M University, and now supports the team through event planning, outreach, and program coordination. “Starting in this office as a student worker has been one of the most valuable parts of my journey. Read more: How Ashlynn’s student experience shaped her professional journey and reflects Texas A&M Innovation’s talent pipeline in action. 

Team members drop off food for KBTX Media Food for Families food drive

Giving Back to the Brazos Valley 

At Texas A&M Innovation, our mission to commercialize A&M technologies is ultimately about creating positive impact beyond the lab and into the world. That impact begins right here at home. This month, members of the Texas A&M Innovation team joined the KBTX Media Food for Families Food Drive in support of the Brazos Valley Food Bank and the families they serve across our region. Read more.

Be a Part of What's Next in Innovation. 

Sponsoring Texas A&M Innovation places your organization at the forefront of discovery, impact, and collaboration across Texas and beyond. Sponsorship provides year-round visibility and meaningful engagement with faculty, industry leaders, and emerging innovators through speaking opportunities, roundtable discussions, event hosting, and brand placement. Your investment helps drive breakthroughs from lab to market—strengthening both innovation and your brand. Ready to get involved? Contact Chris Scotti and explore the full sponsorship opportunities by clicking the flyer at tx.ag/TISponsorship2526.

Texas A&M Innovation is currently seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our growing team. Open positions include a New Ventures Manager, Licensing Manager, and opportunities for graduate students. Join us in advancing innovation across Texas A&M—contact our office and apply today.  

The Texas A&M University System

Last Energy and Texas A&M Collaborate to Launch Microreactor Pilot at Texas A&M Rellis

Prairie View A&M Research News

Machine Learning Meets Bioenergy

Five intellectual properties were issued to The Texas A&M University System during the month of November. Congratulations to the inventors!

Texas A&M Innovation is focused on harvesting new innovations, protecting intellectual property, and facilitating the commercialization process to move Texas A&M University System technologies from the lab to the marketplace. For more information on about how we can partner with you as a university researcher or industry collaborator, please contact us.

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