The Rice Nexus connects entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders to drive innovation across sectors. Through our Nexus Incubator, Industry-Academia Partnerships, and AI Venture Accelerator, we provide the resources, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities needed to turn groundbreaking ideas into market-ready solutions.
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Rice Nexus Incubator
Provides resources and mentorship needed to convert an idea to a minimum viable product that can potentially be funded by investors.
Industry-Academia Partnership
Provides a unique opportunity for students and faculty to work on real-world industry problems, building a bridge between academia and industry.
Rice AI Venture Accelerator (RAVA)
Aims to identify and support AI startups with innovative ideas and high growth potential to solve complex industry problems.