2024 SCHEDULE
Day 1 – FIESTA Keynote
Monday, August 26 – 6-8PM @ Shell Auditorium
Get inspired by our keynote speaker and enjoy an engaging fireside chat with our guest and members of the Lilie team. Come and see where you could be in one year’s time if you get started today.
Day 2 – Summer Venture Studio Demo Day
Tuesday, August 27 – 6-9PM @ Hudspeth Auditorium
Rice University’s Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie) invites you to the 2024 Summer Venture Fellows Demo Day.
Enjoy dynamic pitches from the 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 at our after party!
Day 3 – Life’s A Pitch Practice
Wednesday, August 28 – 6-8PM @ Lilie (COB 130)
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.
Day 4 – First Pitch Open Mic Night
Thursday, August 29 – 6-8PM @ Lilie (COB 130)
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.