[CCoE Notice] Innovation Competitions with Deadlines of TODAY and Feb 9

Wed Jan 31 15:47:39 CST 2024

Dear Cullen College Faculty,

Please see the message below sent on the behalf of Dr. Radha.

Thank you.
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On behalf of Dr. Radha:

Dear Colleagues

Many of you are working on innovative ideas that have potential for commercialization. I had sent you an email about 20 days ago about the UH Energy Chevron Innovation competition where you pitch your idea and have a potential to win a cash prize of $25,000/-. I hope you will enter your ideas into the competition by Feb 9 deadline.

There are a few more pitch competitions in town with good prize money. Participating in those gives you a lot more experience in pitching your ideas and a potential to win big cash prizes as well.

It would be great if you get your entry into the following competitions. For two of them the deadline is today and for a few others the deadline is Feb 9. All you need to do is write a few lines about the idea and send it in. You can include the same description as you plan for the UH Energy Chevron Innovation competition. Once you are in with your entry,  we at UH Energy will work with you to get you ready for the pitch.

The feedback from the judges of last year’s UH Energy Chevron competition was that several of the pitches were quite ready for entering the other competitions that I have included below.

After you have entered, kindly let me know so we can workout a schedule with you to get you ready for the different competitions. There is NOTHING TO LOSE. It is all upside – you will as a minimum gain a lot more experience and advice on pitching your idea and there is also a possibility of winning some big money. You can enter each of the competitions with the same idea.

I sincerely hope that you will enter these competitions. Remember for a few the deadline is TODAY.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

Best Regards

Radha

List of competitions

TIE Group

By entering before January 31st, you can:

  *   Compete for cash prizes up to $500,000 at the global finals & $5,000 at the local Houston round!
  *   Gain access to a network of experienced global entrepreneurs and investors as mentors
  *   Get guidance to refine your pitch from pros and increase your chances of success!
  *   Receive ongoing support like workshops and bootcamps to scale rapidly!
  *   Showcase your startup to hundreds of attendees at the prestigious TiE Conference in Silicon Valley
  *   Raise your profile and open doors to future capital as an acclaimed TiE U program alum!

The deadline is just around the corner, so submit your pitch presentation today to join this life-changing opportunity. Your future as an entrepreneur starts now.

Register your intent to participate here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.tieuniversity.org__;!!LkSTlj0I!GP2AcEUm1RoTvL8zS_LSRxQGVAf-Mpf_KhU3vlHktyNGcmtFz4HTDh5EmXVSoukoiTH627jTq-rKiX9kr0zbkLYt3TA$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.tieuniversity.org__;!!LkSTlj0I!C38kXOmpcNUKRvn3xl41v3IWdkmpEoiNnt31XixGw4ih8pV5-JATjntRllHCaqElrKihggUyESGPLu296I3VkzwJ$> by Jan 31st, 2024!

For details contact : Dr. Ravi Brahmbhatt<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/in/ravibrahmbhatt/__;!!LkSTlj0I!C38kXOmpcNUKRvn3xl41v3IWdkmpEoiNnt31XixGw4ih8pV5-JATjntRllHCaqElrKihggUyESGPLu296Bfop-C9$>, TiE Houston Education Chair, cell 832-413-3416

Rice Business Plan Competition

The RBPC showcases the best university startups from across the U.S. and around the world, while providing graduate student entrepreneurs the unparalleled experience of pitching their startups to investors and learning what it takes to build and launch a successful business. RBPC alumni have gone on to raise more than $4.6 billion in funding! Apply to compete at the RBPC on April 4-6, 2024.

Application deadline: January 31, 2024

Details, Eligibility and Application at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://rbpc.rice.edu/__;!!LkSTlj0I!GP2AcEUm1RoTvL8zS_LSRxQGVAf-Mpf_KhU3vlHktyNGcmtFz4HTDh5EmXVSoukoiTH627jTq-rKiX9kr0zb0EsGyuc$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/rbpc.rice.edu/__;!!LkSTlj0I!GwMNsEZ3tORupWf8936dFg4UEqztr1rM7-GE3Z4Dm7GYC9ATXF9jg22w81fNA9GU7Kflf2NlXwJimHXi2Q$>

 Dept of Energy’s EnergyTech University Prize – Rice hosts virtual Regional Qualifier on Feb. 28, 2024

Collegiate students and faculty interested in energy and entrepreneurship are invited to participate in the EnergyTech University Prize (EnergyTech UP) 2024! This is a $400,000 collegiate competition challenging student teams to develop and present a business plan that leverages National Laboratory-developed or other emerging energy technologies developed by students, faculty, or industry.

Application deadline: February 1, 2024

Details, Registration and Application: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.herox.com/EnergyTechUP__;!!LkSTlj0I!GP2AcEUm1RoTvL8zS_LSRxQGVAf-Mpf_KhU3vlHktyNGcmtFz4HTDh5EmXVSoukoiTH627jTq-rKiX9kr0zb0h8V-78$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.herox.com/EnergyTechUP__;!!BuQPrrmRaQ!mJUsTgY58WUQibNNamz9HlqTXoPqHOmeGju0WDmtQb_ct7By5O3kfwCOtm7zvttcY54O-D3O46-XIcvf9kgkZ3tu0XhB93ZTLlQy$>

UH students can contact me at csantamaria at rice.edu<mailto:csantamaria at rice.edu> or rbpc at rice.edu<mailto:rbpc at rice.edu> with questions.

 TEX-E Prize Applications Open

Key Details:

Prize Pool: $50,000

Eligibility Criteria: Students leading ventures focusing on climate and/or clean energy, with ownership or appropriate permission for intellectual property. (More eligibility info on the website<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/greentownlabs.com/tex-e-prize/__;!!LkSTlj0I!Fyj4u1OJn2Zoc03x6R4UbOivDXme663m1nIwidJN93JsDVuYASEM2t_pCn-qljcBtzW7odMGW6i2ZbgxIuqlWOBohg-EYA$>)

Application Deadline: Feb. 9th

Julia Johansson, Chief of Staff, TEX-E, jjohansson at greentownlabs.com<mailto:jjohansson at greentownlabs.com>

UH Energy Chevron Innovation Competition:

Similar to last year. Cash prize of $25,000/-  Deadline to submit idea is Feb 9.

HETI CERA Week competition:

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://energycapitalhtx.com/heti-tex-e-ceraweek-rice-alliance__;!!LkSTlj0I!GP2AcEUm1RoTvL8zS_LSRxQGVAf-Mpf_KhU3vlHktyNGcmtFz4HTDh5EmXVSoukoiTH627jTq-rKiX9kr0zbSXHqiaU$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/energycapitalhtx.com/heti-tex-e-ceraweek-rice-alliance__;!!LkSTlj0I!C38kXOmpcNUKRvn3xl41v3IWdkmpEoiNnt31XixGw4ih8pV5-JATjntRllHCaqElrKihggUyESGPLu296N_DwY4k$>

The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, the Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) and TEX-E have opened applications for their Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition at CERAWeek, set to take place in the Agora program on March 20.

“In addition to the access to investors and awareness at CERAWeek, this is an invaluable opportunity to pitch in front of active investors, corporates and key players in the energy industry,” said Brad Burke, executive director of the Rice Alliance and vice president for industry and new ventures in Rice’s Office of Innovation. “The Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition at CERAWeek is a platform designed to foster innovation, collaboration and investment in the ever-evolving energy landscape.”

Learn more about this year’s pitch day here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/alliance.rice.edu/energyventureday/apply__;!!LkSTlj0I!C38kXOmpcNUKRvn3xl41v3IWdkmpEoiNnt31XixGw4ih8pV5-JATjntRllHCaqElrKihggUyESGPLu296KzeWl2A$>.

The pitch day will feature more than 40 energy ventures driving efficiency and advancements toward the energy transition showcasing their companies. The fast-paced competition is designed to connect energy startups with venture capitalists, corporate innovation groups, industry leaders, academics and service providers.

With mentorship leading up to the competition, these student startups will compete for $50,000 in cash prizes.

“The goal of the TEX-E Prize is to support, encourage and inspire students across the state of Texas to pursue entrepreneurship as a means of reducing emissions and building a healthier, more resilient society,” said David Pruner, executive director at TEX-E.

Energy ventures for all tracks of the competition are asked to apply by Feb. 9. More details about eligibility can be found at alliance.rice.edu/EVD<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/alliance.rice.edu/EVD__;!!LkSTlj0I!C38kXOmpcNUKRvn3xl41v3IWdkmpEoiNnt31XixGw4ih8pV5-JATjntRllHCaqElrKihggUyESGPLu296HdmAqv6$>.

S.(Radha) Radhakrishnan

Managing Director,

UH Energy, Chancellor/President’s Division

Professor of Practice Retired

Bauer College of Business

University of Houston

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Cell:    +1 713 773 4274

Email :  sradha.uh at gmail.com<mailto:sradha.uh at gmail.com>

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