Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public, multi-campus academic health sciences center serving a 121‑county region from its flagship in Lubbock. Industry collaborators tap a large clinical enterprise through Texas Tech Physicians and affiliated teaching hospitals—anchored by University Medical Center in Lubbock—and interprofessional simulation sites across key West Texas locations. As part of the Texas Tech University System, IP protection, licensing, and startup support are coordinated through a system Office of Research Commercialization, providing a clear pathway for partnerships. Research is backed by competitive funding from federal agencies such as NIH and HRSA, alongside state and philanthropic support. The university’s Hispanic‑Serving Institution designation and West Texas footprint facilitate access to diverse, often rural populations for clinical collaboration.