About the Rice Alliance

Since its inception in late 1999, the Rice Alliance has assisted in the launch over 150 new technology companies. Rice Alliance companies have raised more than $300 million in early stage funding.

The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship is Rice University's flagship initiative devoted to the support of technology entrepreneurship. The mission of the Rice Alliance is to support the creation of technology based companies and the commercialization of new technologies in the Houston and Southwest Region.

The Rice Alliance provides entrepreneurs with a collaborative network and access to the human and financial capital needed for success. Over the past 5 years, the Rice Alliance has conducted over 70 programs attended by over 13,000 individuals.  Over 12,000 individuals subscribe to the Rice Alliance Digest email newsletter. The Rice Alliance provides entrepreneurs with a collaborative network and forum for support, education, and exchange of ideas.

Go to the website of the Rice Alliance.