About Us

The Rice Alliance supports entrepreneurs and early-stage technology ventures in Houston and Texas through education, collaboration, and research. Since inception in late 1999, the Rice Alliance has assisted in the launch of over 220 technology companies that have raised more than $350 million in funding. More

Rice Alliance Upcoming Events

Technology Entrepreneurship Workshop
How to Launch a Successful Start-Up Technology Company:
The Basics of Starting, Growing, and Funding a New Business
July 23 - July 24, 2008

The Technology Entrepreneurship Workshop is Sold Out
Rice Alliance 9th Annual Kick-off Celebration
A Special Event with Bill Kurtis:
TV Journalist and Entrepreneur:
Founder, TallGrass Beef Company
Thursday, August 28, 2008, 5:30pm

More Information and Registration Details
Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum
Call For Presenters
September 25, 2008
Information Technology and Web 2.0 Venture Forum
December 11, 2008
Nanotechnology Venture Forum
February 12, 2009
2009 Rice Business Plan Competition
April 16 - April 18, 2009
Life Science Technology Venture Forum
June 11, 2009