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Rice Business Plan Competition
A large student startup competition. The 2027 competition runs April 8–10, 2027; applications open November 9, 2026.
Pitch / startup competition (prize money) Opening soon
- Funder
- Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, Rice University (listed as Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, Rice University (private university))
Funder profile and all of its programs - Amount
- Prize money and investment for student startups; see the official prizes page for current amounts.
- Where
- United States (national)
- Who can apply
- Student
- Level of study
- Undergraduate (university); Graduate (master’s, PhD, professional)
- Deadline
- Varies: check the official page for current dates
- Opens
- 9 November 2026
- Last checked
- 28 October 2026
- Funder contacts
- Contact details Unlock full profile / Sign up
Key requirements
- A student-led startup (check the official eligibility page for team rules).
Official page checked on 2026-10-28.
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Students United States United States (national) Private funder
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