OwlSpark

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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:
  1. curriculum
  2. collaborative working space
  3. monthly living stipend
  4. industry mentorship
  • Following the summer program, startup teams participate in the Bayou Startup Showcase [1] 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 [2]


Bio Information:

  • Official Website: [3]
  • Founded in 2013
  • For direct questions about the organization, please follow this link to the OwlSpark contact page: [4]