See the most promising early-stage life sciences-related technology companies. Meet leading venture capitalists. Hear about cutting-edge research.

Over 300 attendees participated in 2005.

You should attend the forum if you are seeking:
- investment opportunities in emerging life sciences companies
- customers or strategic partners in the life sciences industry
- management opportunities
- assistance to start an entrepreneurial enterprise
- news about leading edge life sciences technologies

Six early-stage companies present their technologies to an audience of investors, industry leaders, mentors and service providers.

Plus, emerging life sciences companies from all aspects of the life sciences industry will showcase their technologies at the forum. In the morning session, leaders from the academic community will present their research in various areas of the life sciences industry.

Schedule:
9:00 - 10:00 am - Registration
10:00 - noon - Technology Updates & Company Briefings
noon - 1:00 pm - Lunch & Networking
1:00 - 2:00 pm - Welcoming Remarks & Keynote Presentation
2:00 - 4:00 pm - New Venture Presentations
4:00 - 5:00 - Venture Capital Feedback Panel
5:00 - 6:30 pm - Technology Company Showcase & Networking Reception

Cost: $45 advance registration by Noon on Thursday, March 2, 2006; $55 late registration. No Charge for Rice Alliance members and full-time Rice faculty, staff, and students. 

ORGANIZED BY: THE RICE ALLIANCE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SUPPORTED BY: HOUSTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER