Rice Business Plan Competition

Opens 9 Nov 2026 Rice Alliance, Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University United States

Grant plus other support

$950 to $25,000 in cash prizes; top places win investment

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What it funds: Global student startup competition with cash prizes for every team, and investment prizes for the top places
Who can apply: Student-led startup from any university worldwide
Two student founders, one in a graduate degree
Under $300,000 equity raised and $150,000 revenue
Two team members must pitch in Houston
When you can apply: Opens 9 Nov 2026
How to apply: Apply on the Rice competition portal between 9 November and 29 January
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Run by: International programmes

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