Salem Robotics wins $25,000 RAVA accelerator investment prize
Salem Robotics received the $25,000 non sibi ventures RAVA Accelerator Investment Prize at the 2026 Rice Business Plan Competition.
Evidence notes
- Rice named Salem Robotics the recipient of non sibi ventures' $25,000 RAVA Accelerator Investment Prize.
- The award followed the April 9-11 competition, where 42 student-led startups pitched in Houston.
- Salem represented the University of Texas at Austin among teams competing for investment and cash prizes.
Company context
Salem Robotics deploys robots for inspection in hazardous spaces such as nuclear facilities. The Austin company is a Y Combinator S26 startup focused on remote inspection where human access is difficult, risky or costly.