The Red Raider 100
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What is the Red Raider 100?
Alumni from Texas Tech University are responsible for some of the most innovative and profitable businesses in the world.
Founded by the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance in 2025, Red Raider 100 recognizes the 100 fastest-growing Red Raider owned or led businesses.
Each year, honorees will be recognized at a high-profile event where the rankings are revealed, awards presented, and nominated alumni gather to celebrate the companies' successes, the great city of Lubbock, their university, and the tremendous power of Red Raider leadership.
Key Dates for 2027 Red Raider 100
Nominations Open
November 5, 2025 – September 1, 2026
Applications Open
September 1, 2026
Applications Close
November 1, 2026
Notification Emails
Mid-December 2026
Red Raider 100 Celebration
January or February 2027
Nominate a Company for the Red Raider 100
Submit a nomination, champion alumni success, and take part in recognizing the fastest-growing Red Raider-led companies of the year.
