Rice Business Plan Competition: Application Deadline

Monday, January 31, 2022 - 12:00am to 11:45pm

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR
#RBPC22—APPLY TODAY!

 

Find investors and compete for $1+ MILLION in prizes.
Cash, investment and in-kind prizes are awarded to competing startups.


Gain real-world experience.
Receive mentorship, feedback and guidance from investors and entrepreneurs.

Join top-ranked emerging graduate student-led startups.
Learn from, network with and connect to colleagues and peers. 

APPLY BY JANUARY 31—OR SHARE THIS WITH A STUDENT FOUNDER

Now is your time—a time to take your ideas and apply them to the challenges we’re facing in the world. You're building solutions and adapting to challenges in totally new ways that will ensure our success in the future. Are you one of the change-makers with a great idea (or three)? Join us to: 

  • Set yourself apart from other student-led ventures
  • Get 4 weeks of in-depth mentoring to prepare you for the event
  • Have multiple opportunities to showcase your startup to a wide audience
  • Get the knowledge that you are on the right track!
  • Join a network of 700+ RBPC alum who have collectively raised $3.16+ billion in funding
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APPLY IF YOUR STARTUP

  • is student-driven, student-created and/or student-managed
  • is from a college or university anywhere in the world
  • has at least two current student founders or management team members, and at least one of those students is a current graduate degree-seeking student
  • falls into one of our 5 sectors: Energy, Cleantech & Sustainability, Life Science and Healthcare Solutions, Hard Tech, Digital Enterprise, or Consumer Products and Services
  • is seeking funding or capital (or will be in the next 12 months)
  • is a potentially viable investment opportunity

If this describes your startup (or a startup you know), find out more about eligibility and how to apply.
APPLICATION FAQ
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