OwlSpark

06/02/2022

Introducing Rice University BlueLaunch and University of Houston RED Launch Class 1. We’re thrilled for our 15 entrepreneurs participating in these small business accelerators. Can’t wait to see what this summer holds. 🎉

06/01/2021

Congrats to Starling Medical, OwlSpark Class 7, for winning first place at the Texas A&M New Ventures Competition along with $50,000!

"Since OwlSpark, we have continually prioritized customer discovery and user feedback, which has guided us toward a solution that we think will be useful and practical for the intended user. OwlSpark connected us well within the local entrepreneurship scene, and the prize and connections we made from the TNVC will further accelerate our commercialization efforts to get our technology into the hands of people who need it." - Sylvie Kalikoff, Class 7 Founder

Starling enables neurogenic bladder patients the normal use of a toilet and the lowering of their hospitalization rates through AI-enabled early detection of their urinary tract infections.

Congratulations to StarlingMedical for winning the 1st place $50,000 award!

03/05/2021

OwlSpark Class 9 (Summer 2021) applications reopened for one week only! students, staff, faculty, and alumni: If you have an innovative business idea, and are interested in launching your own startup, this is a prime opportunity to spend your summer connecting with mentors and subject matter experts who can help get your idea off the ground.
OwlSpark is open to Rice University students, staff, and faculty across all schools and all disciplines, as well as alumni within five years.
Learn more, review the application questions and pitch video criteria, and apply by Sunday, March 14 at owlspark.com/apply.

09/14/2020

IdeaLaunch Applications Open: Apply by September 20!

Details and application @ owlspark.com/idea-launch.

IdeaLaunch is open to all entrepreneurial minds—musicians, scientists, artists, engineers, business and creative minds—thinkers and doers who are ready to solve problems and turn ideas into potential businesses.

08/12/2020

NewsWise | Class 8: Weeks Eleven and Twelve - https://mailchi.mp/owlspark/newswise_class-8_weeks-eleven-and-twelve

08/05/2020

The Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase is TOMORROW! Help us celebrate the launch of the newest startups from OwlSpark and RED Labs!

Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, from 2:00 – 4:30 PM, where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress. Plus, get to know the founders and learn more about their startups in Roundtable Sessions!

RSVP & details at

Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, 2020 where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress.

07/31/2020

NewsWise | Class 8: Weeks Nine and Ten - https://mailchi.mp/owlspark/newswise_class-8_weeks-nine-and-ten

07/31/2020

The Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase is NEXT WEEK: Help us celebrate the launch of the newest startups from OwlSpark and RED Labs!

Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, from 2:00 – 4:30 PM, where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress. Plus, get to know the founders and learn more about their startups in Roundtable Sessions!

RSVP & details at bayoustartupshowcase.com.

Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, 2020 where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress.

07/29/2020

Help us celebrate the launch of the newest startups from Rice University's OwlSpark and University of Houston's RED Labs!

Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, from 2:00 – 4:30 PM, where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress. Plus, get to know the founders and learn more about their startups in Roundtable Sessions!

Details and RSVP at https://bit.ly/bss-7.

Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, 2020 where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress.