Rice University
Houston, Texas
Private University
Founded 1912
Rice is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in energy, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering.
35
Startups (5yr)
145
Patents Filed
110
Patents Issued
45
Licenses (5yr)
$14.0M
License Revenue
95
Partnerships
$0.2B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Energy & Nanotechnology
Carbon nanotubes, energy storage, and solar
Smalley-Curl Institute
Biomedical Engineering
Drug delivery and tissue engineering
Bioengineering
Materials Science
Advanced materials and nanomaterials
Materials Science and NanoEngineering
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Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
IP Portfolio Available
~130 technologies available for licensing
EnergyNanotechnologyBiomedical
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Industry partnerships
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