Programs and Competitions

The Meloy Program – Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship allows you to spark creativity, discover new skills, prepare for your future and launch your ideas into reality.

Our educational opportunities and pitch competitions provide a unique platform to refine your research, tackle real-world problems and create viable business models while connecting with industry leaders.

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Engineering Inc.

Engineering Inc. will help you simulate real-world company structures and provide you with the tools, research and expertise you need to launch your startup.

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Aggies Invent

Aggies Invent is a 48-hour intensive design competition where students develop a solution to a problem, create a prototype and business model, and then pitch it to industry judges for cash prizes.

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Invent for the Planet

For 48 hours, the sun will never set on innovation. During Invent for the Planet (IFTP), we invite universities from around the globe to join us in tackling some of humanity's biggest challenges.

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Problems Worth Solving

This competition asks participants to explore a critical part of the entrepreneur’s journey - identifying and exploring problems that could be the basis for a great business. Students are asked to pitch a need statement; no solutions required.

David Greek presenting his business idea, Redeemr.

Aggie PITCH

This high-energy contest serves as a platform to display exceptional startups being developed by Texas A&M University current and former students.

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Ideas Challenge

This challenge encourages students to prepare a compelling application that demonstrates creative, careful and methodical planning, but it will not require a fully developed business plan.

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Rice Business Plan Competition

Entering its 24th year, this competition gives collegiate entrepreneurs real-world experience to pitch their startups, enhance their business strategy and learn what it takes to launch a successful company. Students must have a graduate student on the team.

Texas A&M New Ventures Competition

The competition recognizes Texas-based companies with high-growth potential and provides seed funding to help them effectively execute their ideas and advance product development.