Meet Rice University Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship’s (Lilie) eight dynamic teams selected for the 2024 Lilie Summer Venture Studio (SVS), an immersive summer accelerator program designed to propel the university’s most innovative ventures forward.
This year the program received a record number of applications and drew applicants from every degree program and major across the campus, reflecting the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the university’s diverse community, said Kyle Judah, executive director of Lilie, an entrepreneurship center for Rice’s campus and alumni communities. Read more on Innovation Map
One August 27th, Lilie will host the 2024 SVS Demo Day as the culmination of the summer-long program. Enjoy dynamic pitches from eight cohort companies selected and networking with the Lilie team, Rice community, and Houston tech ecosystem.
Register for Demo Day Here!
Meet the Cohort!
Coflux Purification
Founders: Alec Ajnsztajn | Dana Vazquez | Jeremy Daum
Coflux Purification uses a patent-pending in-stream module that breaks down PFAS using a novel absorbent for chemical-free water.
Docflow
Founders: Benjamin Liu | Michael Mounajjed
Helping hospitals regain countless physician hours by streamlining residency shift scheduling.
JewelVision
Founders: Naman Gupta | Anekha Sokal
JewelVision makes it easier to buy jewelry online by building virtual fitting rooms for e-commerce using generative artificial intelligence (AI), starting with jewelry retailers.
Levytation
Founders: Jahnavi Mahajan | Henry Marks
Levytation’s platform eliminates the guesswork for coffee shop management by using data science and AI to answer critical questions about sales and customers in seconds.
OnGuard
Founder: Becky Jackson
Find. Book. Pay. Security made easy. OnGuard is the only marketplace for businesses and individuals to book off-duty police officers and security professionals.
Roster
Founder: Luke Stancil
Roster makes recruiting the NCAA Transfer Portal 10x faster. Roster leverages the vast amount of data on each of the players that enter the portal and automatically sends updates on players that match their specified criteria from the portal to coaches.
Solidec
Founders: Ryan DuChanois | Yang Xia
Solidec extracts molecules from water and air, then transforms them into pure chemicals and fuels without any carbon emissions.
Veloci
Founder: Tyler Strothman
Veloci Running’s premium shoes elevate the running experience through designs that address the common pains impacting runners, empowering them to enjoy every stride.
SVS Demo Day is night two of FIESTA, a 4-day festival to kick off the school year and celebrate Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, and Art at Rice University.
- Discover the mind-blowing innovations from Rice University faculty, students, and alumni.
- Connect with folks across many disciplines and industries who share your interests.
- Learn about the resources and upcoming opportunities available to you at Lilie.
- Be inspired to take the first steps on your own entrepreneurial journey.
Open to the whole Rice community!
