Texas Startup & Tech Week is the state innovation week.
It’s the only truly Texas-sized collaboration showcasing the future of the Lone Star State. Join this experience in 30+ cities from September 28 - October 2, 2026. Grab a friend and attend, or host a local event in your city!
THE TEXAN MISSION
Texas Startup & Tech Week begins September 28 and culminates on October 2 — the 191st anniversary of when the “COME AND TAKE IT” flag was raised sparking the Texas Revolution. That same spirit of independence and scrappiness, the courage to fight for a cause on your own terms, and the refusal to back down to a larger force, is the same energy that drives every innovator making a big bet no matter the odds. Texas Innovation Week gatherings are for those who plant the flag and get to work.
Austin El Paso Arlington Corpus Christi
Austin El Paso Arlington Corpus Christi
Houston San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth
Houston San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth
McKinney Amarillo Brownsville Denton
McKinney Amarillo Brownsville Denton
Lubbock Laredo Irving Frisco
Lubbock Laredo Irving Frisco
Waco Midland Round Rock Georgetown
Waco Midland Round Rock Georgetown
Odessa Georgetown Tyler Sugarland Mason Longview
Odessa Georgetown Tyler Sugarland Mason Longview
BY INNOVATORS.
FOR INNOVATORS.
Luncheons Workouts Demo Days Luncheons Workouts Demo Days
Luncheons Workouts Demo Days Luncheons Workouts Demo Days
Coffee Meetups Curated Dinners Coffee Meetups Curated Dinners
Coffee Meetups Curated Dinners Coffee Meetups Curated Dinners
Run & Walk Clubs Pitch Events Workshops
Run & Walk Clubs Pitch Events Workshops
Hackathons Fests Roundtables
Hackathons Fests Roundtables
Showcases Panels Poker Night Showcases Panels
Showcases Panels Poker Night Showcases Panels
Pitch Roasts Brunches Pitch Roasts Brunches
Pitch Roasts Brunches Pitch Roasts Brunches
Awards Coworking Days Podcasts Awards Coworking Days Podcasts
Awards Coworking Days Podcasts Awards Coworking Days Podcasts
PLANT THE FLAG
(event submissions)
Want to join the biggest collaboration of Texas innovation? Host a Texas Startup & Tech Week event during September 28th through October 2nd this year and feature your new technology, startup, fund, consumer good, and more across the Lone Star State.
SUBMISSIONS & APPROVALS
Event submissions are accepted via the Luma event platform. Create your innovation focused event there and submit it for request to be promoted on our calendar here. Event approvals are updated at the end of every month, so submit your event to become a host today!
Incubators Corporations Angel Networks
Incubators Corporations Angel Networks
Startups Investors Accelerators
Startups Investors Accelerators
Chambers Incubators Membership Clubs
Chambers Incubators Membership Clubs
Universities Coworking Spaces Economic Development Initiatives
Universities Coworking Spaces Economic Development Initiatives
Studios Banks Podcasters
Studios Banks Podcasters
Newsletters, Law Firms, Venture Capital Firms
Newsletters, Law Firms, Venture Capital Firms
FAQs
Texas Startup & Tech Week is a co-created statewide innovation experience. Throughout the week, more than a hundred independently hosted events will unfold — from hackathons and panels to community meetups and more — powered by startups, corporations, investors, and ecosystem builders.
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How does this work?
Event submissions are officially open! To host an event, head to the Texas Startup &. Tech Week Event Submissions page and submit your proposal. Our team will review and be in touch once your event is approved. Format is up to you — from panels and happy hours to curated lunches and experiential activations. Bold ideas welcome.
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How do I get started hosting?
Every Texas Startup & Tech Week event is independently hosted by companies across the statewide ecosystem. Once the official calendar goes live (we review and approve at the end of every month), you can explore events and register or request to attend. Individual hosts will follow up with your registration status.