Have An Innovative Business Idea?
Spend Your Summer Getting It Off The Ground
Applications for OwlSpark Class 6 (Summer 2018) are now open! If you have an innovative technology or business idea, and you’re interested in spending your summer launching your startup, this is a great opportunity.Applications close on Monday, March 12 at 11:59 p.m.
About the OwlSpark Accelerator Program
OwlSpark is a premier accelerated learning experience for promising startup teams to validate and refine business models in preparation for launch. OwlSpark helps build and shape the entrepreneurial capacity of Rice entrepreneurs by providing a robust curriculum, co-working space, and a diverse mentor network over 12 weeks during the summer.
Eligible Team Composition
OwlSpark is open to students, staff, and faculty across all schools and all disciplines, as well as alumni within five years, who have an interest in building leadership skills and capacity as innovation-driven entrepreneurs. Eligible startup teams must have two to five founders, and at least one founder must be affiliated with Rice University. International students are eligible, but must secure authorization from the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) prior to the start of the program.
Preparing for the Application Process
To prepare your startup team for the application process, we have laid out important information surrounding the accelerator program, team composition, and expectations. Be sure to review the information thoroughly.
*Learn more, review the application questions and pitch video criteria, and apply at team!