Check out the full schedule of events below and
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2025 SCHEDULE
Hoot Ones: AMA with Lilie Team
Monday, August 25
Join the Lilie team for an Ask Me Anything session inspired by the Hot Ones interview show. We’ll be answering your burning questions while our mouths are on fire — literally — eating wings that get hotter and hotter as the questions roll in.
Open to the whole Rice community!
Summer Venture Studio Demo Day
Tuesday, August 26
Rice University’s Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie) invites you to the 2025 Summer Venture Fellows Demo Day.
Enjoy dynamic pitches from the eight cohort companies selected for the 2025 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 at our after party!
Open to the whole Rice community.
Meet the 2025 Summer Venture Studio Cohort!
FIESTA: Life’s A Pitch Practice
Wednesday, August 27
Join us for an interactive pitch practice workshop designed for aspiring entrepreneurs. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for students to practice the art of the pitch by presenting a product they know better than anyone else: themselves! In this supportive environment, students will have a no-risk opportunity to learn the elements of a pitch and practice putting it all together.
Whether you’re just looking to meet new friends or interested in finding others who share your passion, this workshop will provide the tools and confidence you need to present your ideas effectively. Don’t miss this chance to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level!
Open only to currently enrolled Rice students from all degree programs and majors.
First Pitch Open Mic Night
Wednesday, August 28
Now that you’ve practiced, it’s time 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 passionate student innovators, this is the perfect opportunity for you to try something new, build some new skills, meet new people, and possibly connect with your co-founder or customers. No idea is too early to take advantage of this opportunity!
Open only to currently enrolled Rice students from all degree programs and majors.