OwlSpark

Introducing Rice University BlueLaunch and University of Houston RED Launch Class 1. We’re thrilled for our 15 entrepreneurs participating in these small business accelerators. Can’t wait to see what this summer holds. 🎉

Congrats to Starling Medical, OwlSpark Class 7, for winning first place at the Texas A&M New Ventures Competition along with $50,000!

"Since OwlSpark, we have continually prioritized customer discovery and user feedback, which has guided us toward a solution that we think will be useful and practical for the intended user. OwlSpark connected us well within the local entrepreneurship scene, and the prize and connections we made from the TNVC will further accelerate our commercialization efforts to get our technology into the hands of people who need it." - Sylvie Kalikoff, Class 7 Founder

Starling enables neurogenic bladder patients the normal use of a toilet and the lowering of their hospitalization rates through AI-enabled early detection of their urinary tract infections.

Congratulations to StarlingMedical for winning the 1st place $50,000 award!

OwlSpark Class 9 (Summer 2021) applications reopened for one week only! students, staff, faculty, and alumni: If you have an innovative business idea, and are interested in launching your own startup, this is a prime opportunity to spend your summer connecting with mentors and subject matter experts who can help get your idea off the ground.

OwlSpark is open to Rice University students, staff, and faculty across all schools and all disciplines, as well as alumni within five years.

Learn more, review the application questions and pitch video criteria, and apply by Sunday, March 14 at owlspark.com/apply.

IdeaLaunch Applications Open: Apply by September 20!

Details and application @ owlspark.com/idea-launch.

IdeaLaunch is open to all entrepreneurial minds—musicians, scientists, artists, engineers, business and creative minds—thinkers and doers who are ready to solve problems and turn ideas into potential businesses.

NewsWise | Class 8: Weeks Eleven and Twelve - https://mailchi.mp/owlspark/newswise_class-8_weeks-eleven-and-twelve

The Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase is TOMORROW! Help us celebrate the launch of the newest startups from OwlSpark and RED Labs!

Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, from 2:00 – 4:30 PM, where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress. Plus, get to know the founders and learn more about their startups in Roundtable Sessions!

RSVP & details at

Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase – 08.06.2020 Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, 2020 where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress.

NewsWise | Class 8: Weeks Nine and Ten - https://mailchi.mp/owlspark/newswise_class-8_weeks-nine-and-ten

The Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase is NEXT WEEK: Help us celebrate the launch of the newest startups from OwlSpark and RED Labs!

Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, from 2:00 – 4:30 PM, where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress. Plus, get to know the founders and learn more about their startups in Roundtable Sessions!

RSVP & details at bayoustartupshowcase.com.

Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase – 08.06.2020 Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, 2020 where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress.

Help us celebrate the launch of the newest startups from Rice University's OwlSpark and University of Houston's RED Labs!

Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, from 2:00 – 4:30 PM, where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress. Plus, get to know the founders and learn more about their startups in Roundtable Sessions!

Details and RSVP at https://bit.ly/bss-7.

Bayou Startup Showcase – 08.06.2020 Join us for the Seventh Annual Bayou Startup Showcase on Thursday, August 6, 2020 where Class 8 founders will showcase their summer progress.