Syed A. Biabani

Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Last year more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gathered day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and coworking. We meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors and customers. According to Pitchbook, Capital Factory has been the most active investor in Texas since 2013.

The Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator launched on June 28, 2021 to increase the likelihood of success for early-stage energy startups building solutions for a cleaner, more efficient and sustainable future. The 12-week accelerator provides startups access to Rice Alliance's network of energy corporations, investors, and advisors. With an engaged support network and personalized mentor relationships, startups will also experience curriculum and programming intentionally designed to increase… Show more

The Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator launched on June 28, 2021 to increase the likelihood of success for early-stage energy startups building solutions for a cleaner, more efficient and sustainable future. The 12-week accelerator provides startups access to Rice Alliance's network of energy corporations, investors, and advisors. With an engaged support network and personalized mentor relationships, startups will also experience curriculum and programming intentionally designed to increase their likelihood of success—bridging the gap between ideas and business success. Show less

The Rice Business Plan Competition is the world's richest and largest graduate-level student start-up competition. It is hosted and organized by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship

Station Houston is the hub for Houston’s tech community. Our mission is to serve Houston’s tech startups, connect Houston’s innovation ecosystem, and drive transformative growth. We help entrepreneurs access mentors, customers, capital, education, talent, and service providers; and help corporations connect with startups and innovative problem solvers to grow their business. Station is the place where people come each day to be inspired, connect, work-hard, build great things, and take control… Show more

Station Houston is the hub for Houston’s tech community. Our mission is to serve Houston’s tech startups, connect Houston’s innovation ecosystem, and drive transformative growth. We help entrepreneurs access mentors, customers, capital, education, talent, and service providers; and help corporations connect with startups and innovative problem solvers to grow their business. Station is the place where people come each day to be inspired, connect, work-hard, build great things, and take control of their destinies. Show less

Founded in 2012, OwlSpark was created to ignite a passion for entrepreneurship within the Rice community. The OwlSpark program allows Rice students, faculty, staff and recent alumni to launch companies based on their innovative business ideas.