A Hub for Breakthroughs
Where Ideas Become Industry-Leading Innovation
Collaboration is the cornerstone of the Greater Brazos Region. By uniting academia, government, and industry, we create an ecosystem that drives transformative growth. The newly established Innovation Triangle—led by Plug and Play, Texas A&M Innovation, and the Greater Brazos Partnership—connects startups with Fortune 500 corporations and aerospace/defense innovators, accelerating critical technology solutions. Through mentorship, funding, and Plug and Play’s global network, the Innovation Triangle provides cutting-edge support that bridges research and real-world application, propelling breakthrough ideas and startup success.
Pioneering Nuclear Innovation
Advancing Next-Generation Energy Solutions
Located on the Texas A&M RELLIS Campus, the Energy Proving Ground accelerates nuclear power innovation by advancing small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. Home to a fully operational nuclear reactor at the Texas A&M Nuclear Engineering & Science Center, this initiative is part of the Texas A&M System’s broader commitment to nuclear research, education, and energy production. System officials believe that the Energy Proving Ground will position Texas A&M as a leader in sustainable, advanced energy solutions to meet growing global demands. With a streamlined regulatory process already underway through an Early Site Permit application with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the site is designed to support multiple SMRs with a combined electrical output of over one gigawatt—providing the missing element needed to bring more nuclear power to the state’s electric grid.
Revolutionizing Microchip Technology
Leading the Charge in Semiconductor Innovation
Driven by the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute and supported by state-of-the-art facilities, our region is reshaping the microchip landscape. The Institute bridges academic research with industry needs, fostering breakthroughs in chip design, process optimization, and commercialization. Through dynamic collaboration and research-driven development, our semiconductor initiatives create a robust pipeline of cutting-edge technology that propels our global competitiveness in next-generation microelectronics.
