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Rice University launches One Giant Leap Ventures startup fund

Original: Rice launches One Giant Leap Ventures to back promising startups across university ecosystem

Rice University has launched One Giant Leap Ventures, a new venture initiative to invest in promising startups emerging from across the university ecosystem. The fund is intended to back ventures connected to Rice's students, faculty and research community, strengthening the school's role in commercializing university innovation.

Why now: University venture funds are a growing trend, and Rice's new vehicle signals its push to compete in the startup ecosystem.

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