Think you have what it takes to swim with the sharks? Texas Tech's very own Shark Tank-style competition, iLaunch, is back for fall 2025! This high-stakes pitch competition is your chance to win $10,000 in cash, gain expert mentorship, and get your startup idea in front of experts, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders.
Using the Business Model Canvas and evaluated by a panel of judges, the top 10 applicants will receive hands-on guidance and advance to the final
iLaunch Competition Event where they'll pitch live to a panel of "sharks". Whether you're a student, faculty, or aspiring founder- this is your moment! Apply now and make your idea impossible to ignore.
Applications close on
Tuesday, October 14th at 11:59PM. Got questions? Reach out to Mrs. Ryan Bain at
ryan.m.bain@ttu.edu for details.