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| − | OwlSpark is a program that allows Rice students, faculty, staff, and recent alumni to launch their own companies. | + | |
| + | ==About== | ||
| + | Founded in 2013, OwlSpark is a program that allows Rice students, faculty, staff, and recent alumni to launch their own companies. | ||
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| − | *Following the summer program, startup teams participate in the | + | *Following the summer program, startup teams participate in the [http://bayoustartupshowcase.com/|Bayou Startup Showcase] to showcase their businesses |
OwlSpark also works in collaboration Houston’s startup community to promote entreneurship and innovation at the city and state levels. | OwlSpark also works in collaboration Houston’s startup community to promote entreneurship and innovation at the city and state levels. | ||
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For more detailed information on the Board of Directors, see OwlSpark's Board of Directors [http://www.owlspark.com/founders-2/|website] | For more detailed information on the Board of Directors, see OwlSpark's Board of Directors [http://www.owlspark.com/founders-2/|website] | ||
| − | + | ==Contact== | |
| − | == | + | [http://www.owlspark.com/|Official Website] |
| − | + | [http://www.owlspark.com/contact-2/|Direct Questions] | |
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Revision as of 17:27, 30 October 2015
- This page is referenced in Rice Entrepreneurship
Contents
About
Founded in 2013, OwlSpark is a program that allows Rice students, faculty, staff, and recent alumni to launch their own companies.
The program is as follows:
- a 12-week summer program for up to 10 startup teams, including:
- curriculum
- collaborative working space
- monthly living stipend
- industry mentorship
- Following the summer program, startup teams participate in the Startup Showcase to showcase their businesses
OwlSpark also works in collaboration Houston’s startup community to promote entreneurship and innovation at the city and state levels.
Team
Board of Directors
- Brad Burke, Managing Director, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
- Kaz Karwowski, Executive Director, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
- Kraft, Director of Technology Ventures Development, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
- Simar, Professor in the Program, Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
- Smith, Director of Programs, Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and Acting Managing Director, OwlSpark
For more detailed information on the Board of Directors, see OwlSpark's Board of Directors [1]
