HOUSTON – (August 15, 2024) – Rice Innovation announced its two most recent awardees of the One Small Step Grant, marking a significant milestone in accelerating the transition from lab to market for these Rice-developed technologies. Launched in September 2023, the grant aims to support lab-stage projects across campus, providing crucial capital for projects to spin out of the university and successfully attract investment from angel investors and venture capital.
“The One Small Step Grant invites applications from students and faculty who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges and preparing to bring their innovative technologies to market,” said Nafisa Istami, Innovation Manager. “We received highly competitive applications from across campus, truly showcasing the growing momentum of technology innovation happening at Rice.”
