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About OwlSpark (Rice University)

Investor type

Incubator & Accelerator

First check

N/A

Applications

In batches

Deal type

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Program fees

N/A

Typical terms

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Themes

graduate
university
student
student founders

Funding Stages

1. Idea or Patent2. Prototype3. Early Revenue

Countries of investment

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Who we are

Founded in 2012, OwlSpark was created to ignite a passion for entrepreneurship within the Rice community. The OwlSpark program allows Rice students, faculty, staff and recent alumni to launch companies based on their innovative business ideas.

Funding Requirements

We accelerate rice university-affiliated founders building tech startups, high-growth tech companies, and main street small businesses across industries

Value add

Business model validation and commercialization training; guidance on accounting, finance, legal, marketing, and sales; customer development and product-market fit support; mentorship from 100+ entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and technical experts; peer and ecosystem networking; access to Rice Alliance programs and investment forums; startup showcase and demo day exposure; coworking and innovation space; software, vendor, and event discounts.

Locations

Houston, TX, USA (Rice University) HQ

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