Rice University
Houston, Texas
Private University
Founded 1912
Rice is a leading private research university with strong commercialization in engineering, technology, and energy.
35
Startups (5yr)
145
Patents Filed
108
Patents Issued
42
Licenses (5yr)
$18.5M
License Revenue
95
Partnerships
$0.2B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Engineering
Engineering research
George R. Brown School of Engineering
Energy
Energy research
Energy and Environment Institute
Related Market Maps
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Robotics & Automation
18% CAGRAutomated systems and robots for industrial and commercial applications
Market Size$200B
Advanced Manufacturing
20% CAGRNext-generation manufacturing technologies and processes
Market Size$350B
Advanced Energy
10% CAGRNext-generation energy technologies for clean and efficient power
Market Size$1.5T
Nuclear Technology
8% CAGRAdvanced nuclear technologies for power generation and medical applications
Market Size$85B
Notable Spinouts
Programs & Resources
Tech Transfer Office
Rice Office of Technology Transfer
Services Offered
- •Technology licensing
- •Startup support
- •IP management
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