Ecosystem · Organization
Rice Alliance: Connecting Startups to Capital and Networks
Rice University's entrepreneurship center linking startups to capital, mentors and investors.
- What is it?
- University entrepreneurship & investor network
- Who is it for?
- Early-stage tech & life-science founders
- Why is it useful?
- Direct line to Houston's investor ecosystem
About
Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship supports the creation and success of startups and the commercialization of new technologies in the Houston community and beyond. Based at Rice University’s McNair Hall and active in the Ion District, Rice Alliance runs programs including the Rice Business Plan Competition, the OwlSpark Accelerator, the Texas Life Science Forum and the Energy Tech Venture Forum, connecting founders to investors, mentors and 500+ supporting companies and individuals.
Key Features
- Rice Business Plan Competition
- OwlSpark Accelerator
- Texas Life Science Forum (co-host)
- Energy Tech Venture Forum
- IdeaLaunch / Ignite Trek programs
- Investor & venture-forum network
Benefits
- Strategic Network Reach Houston's startup and investor network through hub.
- Access to programs Built specifically for early-stage commercialization.
- Pitch practice Benchmark against Rice's competition and forum standards.
Articles, Tools & Additional Resources
About Rice Alliance (opens in a new tab)
Mission, programs and the Ion District connection.
Team (opens in a new tab)
Leadership contacts.
Contact (opens in a new tab)
Reach the Rice Alliance team directly.
Learn more
Rice Alliance for Technology & Entrepreneurship
Website: alliance.rice.edu (opens in a new tab)
Email: [email protected]
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