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May 15, 2026

UH Innov8 Hub Startup Pitch Day Returns May 26

The University of Houston’s Innov8 Hub Startup Pitch Day returns May 26, bringing together a new cohort of founders ready to spotlight breakthrough ideas. After months of mentorship, coaching and commercialization support at the UH Technology Bridge, startup entrepreneurs are using the weeks leading up to the finale to hone presentations showcasing their ideas.

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April 15, 2026

University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow

A University of Houston engineering professor has been named to the newest class of Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts, sciences and humanities.

February 26, 2026

UH Leads Texas with Seven Senior Members Named to National Academy of Inventors

Seven University of Houston faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors — the most of any single Texas institution this year — reinforcing UH’s leadership in research-driven innovation with real-world impact. UH now has 46 Senior Members in the NAI.

February 16, 2026

UH Technology Bridge Welcomes Three Innovative Startups and First-of-Its-Kind Pilot Project

Over the years, UH Technology Bridge (TB) has steadily built a reputation of being the preferred destination of companies developing scalable solutions using innovative technology. Be it to build pilot projects or take a lab idea to commercialization, companies choose TB for its state-of-the-art facilities and services to ensure success.

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May 15, 2026

UH Innov8 Hub Startup Pitch Day Returns May 26

The University of Houston’s Innov8 Hub Startup Pitch Day returns May 26, bringing together a new cohort of founders ready to spotlight breakthrough ideas. After months of mentorship, coaching and commercialization support at the UH Technology Bridge, startup entrepreneurs are using the weeks leading up to the finale to hone presentations showcasing their ideas.

April 15, 2026

University of Houston Professor Named Guggenheim Fellow

A University of Houston engineering professor has been named to the newest class of Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for scholars in the arts, sciences and humanities.

February 26, 2026

UH Leads Texas with Seven Senior Members Named to National Academy of Inventors

Seven University of Houston faculty members have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors — the most of any single Texas institution this year — reinforcing UH’s leadership in research-driven innovation with real-world impact. UH now has 46 Senior Members in the NAI.

February 16, 2026

UH Technology Bridge Welcomes Three Innovative Startups and First-of-Its-Kind Pilot Project

Over the years, UH Technology Bridge (TB) has steadily built a reputation of being the preferred destination of companies developing scalable solutions using innovative technology. Be it to build pilot projects or take a lab idea to commercialization, companies choose TB for its state-of-the-art facilities and services to ensure success.

January 9, 2026

Startup Star

C. T. Bauer College of Business entrepreneurship and finance senior Valeria Serenil is ringing in the new year with a win, landing on Poets&Quants’ Most Disruptive Business School Startups of 2025.

December 17, 2025

Practice Makes Perfect Pitches

UH Innov8 Hub founders refine their ideas and compete for top honors at the annual Startup Pitch Day, showcasing innovation across health, energy and biotech.

Around Campus

May 22, 2026

Resource Fair Connects UH Community to Key Services

May 20, 2026

Bauer SURE℠ Program Globally Recognized for Economic Impact

May 18, 2026

Advisory Committees Give UH Students a Seat at the Table

May 18, 2026

Kalliontzis Receives $500K to Repurpose Offshore Infrastructure