May 2026 Newsletter

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

The 12th annual Texas A&M New Ventures Competition (TNVC) starts tomorrow and is your chance to witness 19 of the most promising science- and engineering-based startups in Texas compete to win 1st prize. This year’s event will award over $500,000 in guaranteed prizes, and up to $1.1 million in total value, including guaranteed cash awards and a wide array of sponsored prizes, services, and investment opportunities. TNVC promises an immersive experience. Watch our finals round, experience elevator pitches with live voting, and attend the awards reception. See who takes home the grand cash prize of $35,000! Register now - don't miss out!

TNVC 2025

Several innovators from The Texas A&M University System were recognized with the Corporate Innovator and University Innovator Award at the inaugural Texas Innovation Conference & Awards, April 22–23, 2026, on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. 

This statewide event convened a select group of high-impact innovators—including startups, academic researchers, investors, corporate innovation leaders, and ecosystem collaborators, with a shared goal of strengthening collaboration and accelerating the commercialization of research across Texas. Among these honorees are a Corporate Innovator nominated by Texas Christian University and University Innovator Award recipients nominated by their respective institutions’ research leadership. Read more.

Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus

Innovative Battery Electrode Technology Supports Faster Charging and Reduced Weight

Texas A&M University researchers are advancing the future of energy storage with a new battery technology designed to do more while using less space and weight. The Structural Organic Battery Electrode, developed by lead inventor Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus and her research team, combines energy storage capabilities with structural functionality, creating a material that can both power a system and contribute to the physical structure of the device it supports. The technology uses… Read more.

If you have an emerging technology, research advancement, or innovative idea but are unsure whether it is ready for a full invention disclosure, Texas A&M Innovation encourages you to begin with our short concept form. This initial submission allows our team to learn more about your idea and connect with you early to discuss potential opportunities for intellectual property protection and commercialization. Read more.

Texas A&M AgriLife Today

Regents Approve Three Major Capital Projects to Strengthen Semiconductor, Research, and Agricultural Infrastructure

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Texas A&M System Opens the STEM Education and Research Center at RELLIS

Texas A&M Innovation continues to connect with researchers, faculty, and innovators across The Texas A&M University System through outreach to strengthen the path from discovery to commercialization. Throughout April, members of our team presented at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University, and other meetings sharing information on intellectual property, commercialization strategies… Read more.

Six United States intellectual properties were issued to The Texas A&M University System during the month of April. 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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