BioHouston
BioHouston’s mission is to create an environment that will stimulate technology transfer and research commercialization, thereby generating economic wealth for the Houston region and making it a global competitor in life science commercialization.
Houston Technology Center - HTC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that enables and accelerates the growth of emerging technology companies for the purpose of creating jobs and promoting economic development in the greater Houston area. The Houston Technology Center collaborates with the GCMDM to connect emerging life science companies in the region to necessary resources to commercialize medical devices.
Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship (Rice Alliance) is Rice University's flagship initiative devoted to the support of technology entrepreneurship. The Rice Alliance is a collaboration among the Brown School of Engineering, the Jones Graduate School of Management, and the Wiess School of Natural Science.
Since its inception in late-1999, the Rice Alliance has assisted in the launch over 175 new technology companies, which have raised more than $300 million in early stage funding. The mission of the Rice Alliance is to conduct research and support the creation of technology-based companies and the commercialization of new technologies. The Rice Alliance provides entrepreneurs with a collaborative network and forum for support, education, and exchange of ideas. It offers entrepreneurs access to the human and financial capital needed for success.
University of Houston Center for Industrial Partnerships
The University of Houston Center for Industrial Partnerships is the industry’s portal to the University of Houston and its many program and talents, ranging from advanced techniques and innovative concepts to the knowledge and expertise created by world-class academics. The CIP offers a variety of custom solutions and gives its partners access to custom research programs for the development and application of new technologies, as well as access to a diverse patent portfolio and licensing opportunities in the areas of health & biotech, nanotech, energy & cleantech, and IT & bioimaging.
