Rice University Business Plan Competition for Student Entrepreneurs, 2019

Rice University Business Plan Competition Invitation: Applications are currently ongoing for the Rice University Business Plan Competition for Student Entrepreneurs. Interested students can see the details and apply if eligible.

Rice University Business Plan Competition for Student EntrepreneursDetails and FAQs

Rice University has launched the 2019 Business Plan Competition designed to give collegiate entrepreneurs a real-world experience to pitch their startups to investors, receive mentoring, network with the entrepreneurial ecosystem, enhance their startup strategy, and learn what it takes to launch a successful startup.

The Rice Business Plan Competition is the world’s richest and largest graduate-level student startup competition. It is hosted and organized by the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University and the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, Rice University’s internationally-recognized initiative devoted to the support of entrepreneurship.

Sectors: Business plans and companies should fall into one of four categories, or sectors:

1. Life Science – includes (but not limited to) Medical Devices, Therapeutics, Diagnostics, Health IT, Biotechnology
2. Energy/Clean Technology – includes (but not limited to) Sustainability, Water, Battery Technologies, Control Systems, Smart Metering, PV Technology, Natural Gas, Transportation/Mobility, Oil & Gas Technologies, Algae, Fuel Cells, Hybrid Vehicles
3. Technology – Includes (but is not limited to): Mobile Apps, Software, Digital Media, Consumer Web, Bto-B Applications, Enterprise Software, SAAS, Internet, Web, Virtual Reality, Big Data, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Drones, Hardware, Robotics, Unmanned Vehicles
4. Other Innovations – Includes (but is not limited to): Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology, Composites, Nanotechnology, Consumer, Other Technology

Teams must choose one sector/category for their companies. Teams may chose a second sector/category, though a second sector/category is optional and not required. Please choose sectors/categories that best align with your company’s product, technology, system or mission.

When is the application deadline?

10th February, 2019

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

All

In which host country will the awardees be studying?

Houston, Texas

What is the category of this opportunity?

Entrepreneurship/Contest

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

Teams must meet all the following eligibility requirements in the Program Webpage below

What are the benefits of the award?

• Rice University will provide an intense, immersive experience over the course three days for student startup founders to pitch to investors, receive multiple rounds of feedback and advance their startup.
• There will be over $1 million in prizes, and all 42 teams who compete at Rice University in Houston are guaranteed to win cash prizes. The minimum cash prize is $500 and the grand prize winner receives a $300,000 investment (typically in the form of a convertible debt note, without geographic restrictions.)

What is the duration of the program?

April 4-6, 2019

How to Apply for the Rice University Business Plan Competition

Submit your application online at www.rbpc.rice.edu

It is important to go through all application instructions and eligibility requirements before applying.

Program Webpage