In partnership with Rice University’s Center for Career Development and Career Development Office, Lilie is hosting Ignition Hub Startup Career Fair on January 29, 2026 in Grand Hall. We are bringing the most innovative, high-growth companies together to offer Rice students exciting career opportunities.
This job fair is for current Rice University undergraduate, graduate, MBA, and PhD students. The fair is suit-free and paper-free!
STUDENT SIGNUP
Looking for the best and brightest to work in your startup? Apply now to be considered for Ignition Hub Startup Career Fair!
We are now accepting early interest applications from innovative companies across and beyond Houston. You do not need to have current open roles in order to apply. Don’t miss out on your chance to be first in line to get the best owls on your team!
STARTUP SIGNUP
Rugged Robotics is a construction technology company, aimed at improving labor productivity through the introduction of robotics and automation.
Assure enhances CFO office efficiency by optimizing financial processes like procure-to-pay and order-to-cash. Using advanced tech, including Generative AI, they deliver actionable insights and offshore accounting services for finance transformation.
Hertha Metals is revolutionizing steel production with cutting-edge technology, scaling faster than ever to deliver sustainable, cost-effective solutions. Join them as they propel the industry into a cleaner, greener future — at rocket speed.
Grid United develops utility-scale electric transmission projects to modernize the U.S. grid. Based in Houston, they focus on building long-haul high-voltage lines using advanced AC and DC technologies, enhancing grid resilience and reducing electricity costs. Their team brings extensive expertise in large-scale energy infrastructure.
NanoTech Materials, founded in 2020, specializes in advanced thermal management solutions with their patented Insulative Ceramic Particle™ (ICP) technology. Their innovative coatings, such as the Cool Roof Coating and Fire Protective Coating Systems, enhance energy efficiency by reducing heat transfer and provide fire resistance up to 3,272°F, making them ideal for improving infrastructure protection and performance.
Sensytec, founded in 2015 and based in Houston, Texas, specializes in advanced sensing technology for the construction industry. Their patented sensors provide real-time data on concrete performance, including temperature and electrical resistivity, enabling clients to monitor curing processes and structural integrity effectively. This technology enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and contributes to sustainable infrastructure development.
The Prana System™ enables minimally invasive, image-guided interventions that preserve healthy tissue while ensuring sufficient diagnostic yield. Designed to integrate seamlessly into existing surgical workflows, it enhances precision and control, empowering surgeons to treat patients more effectively and efficiently.
A decentralized architecture that could not only fix the Internet, but enable a better future for our society as a whole — one where words like password manager, phishing, and credential theft are a thing of the past.
Skylark Wireless’s 5G+ Massive MIMO Faros® system is the solution, delivering an order of magnitude more coverage and speed than competitors, at a fraction of the cost.
Fleetzero builds ships and propulsion systems that reduce costs, emissions, and danger to make our customers more profitable, cleaner, and safer.
Our enterprise-quality technology makes it faster and easier to deploy Computer Vision, providing custom AI business solutions to enhance efficiency and performance
Using air, water, and electricity, Solidec’s autonomous generators produce the world’s most essential chemicals, on site and on demand.
Syzygy Plasmonics is pioneering the future of chemical manufacturing with our groundbreaking light-driven technology. By eliminating combustion, we significantly reduce emissions and offer cost-effective, scalable solutions for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), methanol, syngas, and hydrogen.
At EnergyTech Nexus (ETN), we are committed to solving the world’s energy trilemma; security, affordability, and sustainability, by fostering a thriving community of innovators. The energy transition is constantly evolving, driven by groundbreaking technologies and new business models.
Bridging the gap between natural ingredients and ones that can functionally and clinically perform in your cosmetic formulas.
