Make Change Real
Promoting climate tech, energy transition and everything in between, TEX-E empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs and intrapeneurs to lead and leverage climate tech in energy transition.
Applications for the 2027 – 2028 Fellows cohort will open in Spring 2027.
“The TEX-E Fellowship was an incredible opportunity to get involved in the growing role that Texas is playing in the energy transition.”
Tom Nelson, Rice University
Connect. Collaborate. Innovate.
Opportunities and Benefits
You’ll thrive in a unique zone of opportunity, connecting with the energy innovation ecosystems in Texas and Boston. Watch this video to discover the benefits of becoming a TEX-E Fellow.
Other benefits include:
- VIP invitations to corporate events and networking opportunities
- Travel to Boston for the MIT Energy Conference event
- Use of discretionary funding for additional travel and events
- Access to Orbit, our digital connectivity platform
- Additional opportunities for full- and part-time internships
Eligibility and Requirements
Fellowships are open to graduates or undergraduate students currently enrolled at TEX-E founding schools- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Prairie View A&M, Rice University, Texas A&M, University of Houston, or UT-Austin.
You’ll be required to:
- Attend Fellows induction day
- Volunteer for a project team and participate in a coordination call every other week
- Act as an on campus ambassador meeting with university students, staff, and faculty to designate stakeholders
- Get involved with at least one university event focused on entrepreneurship and climate tech/energy transition
- Collaborate with others in the energy ecosystem to design, organize and promote these events