First look at the Rice Nexus, Rice University’s premier innovation factory at the Ion

Nexus Showcase (architectural rendering)

The Rice Nexus offers cutting-edge facilities and funding in the Ion District to fast-track commercialization of new technology

Rice University has unveiled the first architectural renderings of the Rice Nexus, a groundbreaking innovation factory within the Ion that will transform ideas from Rice faculty and students into market-ready technology. Situated in the heart of the 16-acre Ion District, the Rice Nexus will open this fall, offering a dynamic space for collaboration and creativity in technology development.

Created to derisk and accelerate commercialization of new technology, the Rice Nexus also aims to bridge the gap between the university and the world at large by fostering partnerships with key corporate, government, community and venture capital firms, all under one roof within the Ion.

“We believe in the power of innovation to transform lives and shape the future,” Rice President Reginald DesRoches said. “With the launch of the Rice Nexus at the Ion, we are embarking on a journey to unleash the full potential of Houston’s innovation ecosystem, driving positive change and rapid economic growth."