Programming - TEX-E

Student Programming

With TEX-E, students are equipped with knowledge and support to make a positive impact in climate tech and the energy transition.

TEX-E Bootcamp for Climate Tech Entrepreneurship

Available to any enrolled university student, this unique climate and energy ventures workshop teaches aspiring undergrad and grad entrepreneurs how to start their energy transition initiatives. Taught collaboratively by eminent faculty from MIT and Texas universities, this annual three-day event welcomes beginners with a curiosity for climate tech.

For more information, check out our Bootcamp video.

Internship Opportunities

Connecting new talent to tomorrow’s needs, TEX-E helps arrange paid internships for students with startups and energy transition corporations as part of our programming opportunities. Internships offer valuable, hands-on experience in energy and climate tech through which students can make crucial connections, gain exposure, benefit from mentorships and access funding opportunities.

For more information, hear from our past interns.

The TEX-E Prize

In this multi-round startup competition, Texas-based companies that are student-founded developing innovative technologies to advance the energy transition and address climate change have an opportunity to further their cause. Previous winners HEXAspec, Nanoborne, Pattern Materials received a total of $50,000 in cash prizes. The prize competition will occur in 2026 at CERAWeek.

"TEX-E has been the best program I have engaged in during my whole time at the University. It taught me about energy, it taught me about entrepreneurship, it connected me with individuals from around the state and the country, and gave me a family and team to rely on to make things happen."

“Working at Biosfera has taught me all aspects of business. I have learned how to lead and grow a successful business through marketing, finance, and client relations. Biosfera has taught me how to navigate a competitive market in an industry that is changing every day."

“The most significant lesson I’ve learned during my internship is the importance of communicating progress and challenges to my supervisors. This has shown me that the climate tech industry is filled with people who are not only highly knowledgeable but also deeply committed to supporting each other and advancing environmental solutions.”

“Working at CalWave has opened my eyes to the “learn-as-you-go” nature of entrepreneurship. Especially given wave energy deployment is still in its infancy, a lot of the precedent is being set daily. I now see the difficulty in bringing these ideas to life, but I’m also excited to meet these challenges and help pioneer groundbreaking technology."