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.
Registration opens in September, 2025
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. Subscribe below to get notified when applications open.
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 Solidec, Coflux Purification, and AirMax received a total of $50,000 in cash prizes. The prize competition will occur in March 2025 at CERAWeek.
Apply NowThe deadline to apply is February 07, 2025.
For application resources, visit here.
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Rice University
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