Capitalizing Ideas

Connecting startups to capital, networks and success

A catalyst for entrepreneurship at Rice University and beyond

 

The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship (Rice Alliance) is Rice University’s nationally-recognized initiative devoted to the support of technology commercialization, entrepreneurship education, and the launch of technology companies. Our mission is to support the creation and success of startups and the commercialization of new technologies in the Houston community and beyond.

Capitalizing Ideas

20+ Years of Startup Support

3,165

Companies have participated in our programs 

$23.6B

In funding raised by participating companies 

#1

Graduate Entrepreneurship Program 4 years in a row by Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine - Rice Business 

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Texas Life Science Forum

CONVENING INNOVATORS IN HEALTHTECH, MED DEVICES, THERAPEUTICS AND MORE

Rice Alliance and BioHouston will host the 12th Annual Texas Life Science Forum on November 7, 2023. The Texas Life Science Forum, co-hosted by BioHouston and Rice Alliance, is the premier life science and healthtech event in Texas that brings together members from industry, emerging life science companies, academic and investors. 

FEATURED SPONSORS

The Owl
Greater Houston Partnership
Houston Angel Network
Mercury
Norton Rose Fulbright
Softeq
Wells Fargo

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