Incubator · Austin, Texas, United States

Austin Technology Incubator

University of Texas at Austin incubator for deep tech startups in energy, water, healthcare, food and agtech, mobility, microelectronics and the circular economy, offering co-working, mentors and investor access for a 2% equity stake.

Rolling applications Run by The University of Texas at Austin

Apply on the programme's site Programme website

Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding: not published
Instrument: No investment
Equity taken: 2% Takes a 2% equity stake in each accepted member company and does not invest cash
Programme fee: not published
Duration: not published
Cohort size: not published
Cohorts: not published
Delivery: Hybrid
Stages: not published
Sectors: Deep tech, Energy, Climate, Agrifood, Health tech, Mobility, Hardware
Open to founders from: not published
Perks: Co-working space
Mentor community
Investor and funding introductions
Company set-up help through partner attorneys

Member companies typically stay one to three years. Admission runs through an online form, a detailed application, staff meetings and a presentation to staff and outside experts.

Application dates

Rolling applications

Applications are accepted at any time.

Who can apply

Any company can apply; UT technology or a UT connection is not required
Deep tech ventures built on engineering or scientific advances, usually with a working prototype
Founders must be legally able to work in the US
Members do not have to be based in Austin

What founders should check

It takes 2% equity. Work out what that stake costs you at your next round before you sign.
It does not publish a fee. Ask whether you pay for desks, services or the programme itself.
It mixes remote and in-person sessions in Austin. Ask how much time on site it expects.
Applications are accepted at any time, so there is no deadline to plan around.

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