Application Deadline: 31 January, 2024
LOCATION: USA
With access to mentors, real-world experience and investment opportunities, the Rice Business Plan Competition helps graduate student founders from any university stay on target and realize their potential. Save the date for the next competition taking place from April 4-6, 2024 at Rice University, Houston, Texas.
ELIGIBILITY:
is student-driven, student-created and/or student-managed
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
are from a college or university anywhere in the world
has not raised more than $250,000 in equity capital prior to July 1, 2023
has not generated revenue of more than $100,000 in any 12-month period prior to July 1, 2023
is seeking funding or capital (or will be in the next 12 months)
is a potentially viable investment opportunity
BENEFIT:
In total, more than $1 million in investment and cash prizes are expected to be awarded at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition. While prizes are still being confirmed, we anticipate many of the same 2023 prizes, plus a few new opportunities.