This session is focused on how we ideate iteratively to identify an actionable problem space. You'll come out having worked through problem space identification on a manufactured idea, or one of your own that you've brought into the program. Be prepared to challenge ALL of your assumptions and to assume a beginner's mindset! We'll have […]

Rice University's Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie) invites you to the 2024 Summer Venture Fellows Demo Day. Enjoy dynamic pitches from eight cohort companies selected for the 2024 Lilie Summer Venture Studio, an immersive summer accelerator program designed to propel the university’s innovative ventures forward. ​After the main event, celebrate our founder's achievement […]

Lilie + the School of Social Sciences Gateway Program OwlConnect Series present, Design, Social Impact, and Entrepreneurship in the Social Sciences on September 18th in Kraft Hall 130. ​**open only to currently enrolled students at Rice** ​Join us for a panel discussion featuring Rice University Social Sciences alumni who are making a difference! Hear from […]

​Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) and the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) at Rice University are excited to invite you to an insightful event for innovators on September 18th in the Lilie space. ​Part presentation, part networking, part community building, all engaging and educational - come learn all there is to know […]

Do you have an idea for a product, service, or company you’ve been thinking about for a while? This is your chance to grab a mic, get the spotlight, and share your passion, problem, and product ideas with the entrepreneurial community at Rice. ​With built in time to meet and mix it up with other […]

Advance your Cancer Therapeutics Venture! The TMCi Accelerator for Cancer Therapeutics offers invaluable resources and support for biotech entrepreneurs including insights into FDA regulations, intellectual property, and strategic partnerships. Learn more about applying for the Accelerator for Cancer Therapeutics at our In-Person Info-Session on September 20th in the LILIE space! For more information, reach out to […]

​This workshop is an introduction to Human-Centered Design that allows innovators to create excellent products that stand at the intersection of desirability, viability, and feasibility. With a focus on the how rather than the what, you'll learn and practice concepts that will allow you to broaden your viewpoint when designing products with real-world use cases. […]