Rice Innovation welcomes Dr. Sanjoy Paul, MBA (Wharton), IEEE Fellow as the executive director of the Rice Nexus, the university’s premier innovation factory in the Ion Houston. With an impressive background in AI, robotics, 5G, and other emerging technologies, Sanjoy is set to lead our innovation hub as we work to bring research from the lab to market. Sanjoy’s extensive experience includes senior roles at Bell Labs, Wipro, Infosys, and Accenture, where he spearheaded global R&D efforts and launched successful technology initiatives. His leadership will be crucial as the Rice Nexus continues to build strong industry partnerships and foster the development of transformative technologies, reinforcing Houston as a hub for global innovation. 🔗 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/g6ThCxxz #RiceInnovation #RiceNexus #RiceUniversity #Technology #Innovation #HoustonInnovation Paul Cherukuri, Adrian Trömel, Nafisa Istami, Grant Belton, Reginald DesRoches, Ramamoorthy Ramesh, Luay Nakhleh, Amy Dittmar

Rice Innovation is thrilled to announce the awardees of the second cycle of the One Small Step Grant. This funding is a crucial boost for two groundbreaking projects that are transitioning from lab to market. 🌟  LymphGuide – Led by Martha Fowler, this project is pioneering a customizable hydrogel platform combined with engineered cell therapy to treat and prevent lymphedema. 🌟  HEXAspec – Developed by Tianshu Zhai, HEXASpec focuses on next-gen chip packaging with innovative materials that enhance chip protection and heat dissipation. We’re incredibly proud of these teams and their potential to drive innovation forward. Next cycle applications open in September 2024. 🔗 Read the full press release for more details: https://lnkd.in/g2q7qGCE #RiceInnovation #OneSmallStep #TechInnovation #Entrepreneurship #RiceUniversity Paul Cherukuri, Adrian Trömel, Nafisa Istami, Omid Veiseh, Chen-Yang Lin, Jun Lou, Trevor Best, Jim Cohen, Mark Poag, Dana Deardorff, Emily Reiser, Sarah Hein, Matthew Harrigan, Paul Sheng, Phoebe Wang, Luay Nakhleh, Rice University School of Engineering, Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

🗳️ VOTE NOW to bring "Learning to Trust Trustworthy AI" to SXSW! Organized by Dr. Sanjoy Paul, MBA (Wharton), IEEE Fellow of Rice Innovation, this discussion will explore the critical concept of Trustworthy AI (TAI), focusing on fairness, explainability, and the need for broader implementation of TAI in our rapidly evolving technological landscape. The featured panel will offer diverse perspectives on TAI, its utility to various stakeholders, and a path forward for effective implementation of TAI. 🚨 Voting is open until August 18th – your vote is crucial in making this discussion happen at SXSW. Don’t miss the chance to advocate for a trustworthy AI future! Submit your vote here: https://lnkd.in/g7EwC3nm Spread the word and tag your network—let’s make this important conversation a reality! #AI #SXSW #TrustworthyAI #SXSWPanel #RiceUniversity Rice University, Rice Nexus, Rice University School of Engineering, Rice University School of Natural Sciences, Rice Ken Kennedy Institute, Luay Nakhleh, Thomas Killian, Paul Cherukuri, Nafisa Istami, Grant Belton, Kenneth Evans, Brad Burke, Ion Houston, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, Columbia University, Kahn Consulting, Inc., Jeannette Wing, Randolph Kahn, Rodrigo Ferreira, Mohamad Nasr-Azadani

Calling all aspiring student entrepreneurs! Kickstart your climatetech startup journey at the 3rd annual TEX-E Bootcamp for Climatetech Entrepreneurship. This experience will be led by instructors from Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Climate & Energy Ventures Course and esteemed faculty from The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, Rice University, and Prairie View A&M University, offering a collaborative deep dive into energy innovation and entrepreneurship. Collaborate on real-world projects, gain insights from industry leaders, and connect with a community of peers and mentors who are passionate about driving change in energy and climate. Apply by August 25th for a chance to secure your spot. More details below 👇

Rice Innovation is proud to unveil the Rice Nexus, a state-of-the-art innovation factory in the heart of the Ion District. Opening this fall, the 10,000-square-foot space will accelerate the commercialization of new technologies, bridging the gap between university research and the world at large. The Rice Nexus will provide advanced prototyping tools, entrepreneurial support, and venture funding to grow and launch Rice startups, fostering partnerships across corporate, government, and community sectors. As the front door to Rice in the Ion District, the Nexus will showcase cutting-edge technologies invented by Rice faculty and students. Learn more about how the Rice Nexus is set to transform Houston's innovation landscape. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/g-yjdW5W #RiceNexus #InnovationHub #IonDistrict #RiceUniversity Rice University, Rice University School of Engineering, Rice University School of Natural Sciences, Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business, Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, Paul Cherukuri, Nafisa Istami, Adrian Trömel, Yael Hochberg, Kyle Judah, Brad Burke, Grant Belton, Dr. Sanjoy Paul, MBA (Wharton), IEEE Fellow, Ion Houston, Roslynn Velasquez, Quynhmai Nguyen, Thomas Killian, Luay Nakhleh, Association of Rice Alumni, Rice Innovation, Solidec, Coflux Purification, GOOSE Capital, Fitz Gate Ventures, Jim Cohen, Mark Poag, Andrew Nicholson, Haotian Wang, Ryan DuChanois, Yang Xia, Jeremy Daum, Alec Ajnsztajn, Dana Vazquez, Aditya Mohite

Rice University's Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie) is hosting the 2024 Summer Venture Studio Demo Day on August 27, 2024. Attendees will witness pitches from eight innovative cohort companies selected for this year's Summer Venture Studio, an immersive accelerator program designed to advance Rice University’s most promising ventures. Learn more about the cohort and register to attend here: https://lu.ma/qzri2yai #RiceUniversity #RiceBusiness #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startup Paul Cherukuri, Adrian Trömel, Nafisa Istami, Kyle Judah, Taylor Anne Adams, JewelVision, Levytation, ONGUARD, Roster, Solidec, Veloci Running, Coflux Purification

Get ready, Houston! Join us this Thursday, August 1, 2024, for the Eleventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase, where innovation meets opportunity. Hosted by Rice University's OwlSpark and the University of Houston's RED Labs, this event is a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels our Bayou City. Discover the next big ideas as Rice University and University of Houston startups present their pitches, and find out how you can support and invest in these promising ventures. Engage with passionate founders, network with like-minded innovators, and experience the vibrant energy that makes Houston a hub for groundbreaking innovation. Don't miss out on this exciting evening! RSVP now at: https://lnkd.in/gC3UVP6C