The competition, now in its 23rd year, gives collegiate entrepreneurs real-world experience to pitch their startups, enhance their business strategy and learn what it takes to launch a successful company. Hosted and organized by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship which is Rice University’s internationally-recognized initiative devoted to the support of entrepreneurship and Rice Business. Over 23 years it has grown from nine teams competing for $10,000 in prize money in 2001, to 42 teams from around the world competing for more 2 million in cash and prizes. Congrats to all the startups that competed in the 2022 competition.
WORTH
- Networking with potential venture capitalists and other investors; Pitch to investors who are looking for their next early-stage deal. All startups connect with high-caliber, experienced judges, the majority of whom are senior level investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders from investors and experienced entrepreneurs.
- Compete against top-ranked and emerging global student-led startups; Learn from, network with and get a better understanding of your competition by competing in the world’s largest and richest student startup competition. Join a network of alumni who have raised more than $2.675 Billion in funding and build credibility with other investors beyond the competition.
- Receive real-time, informative feedback and guidance from sector specialists and entrepreneurs; Get 4 weeks of in-depth mentoring to prepare you for the event and prepare your startup for what’s next! Feedback is personalized and individualized, provided during three separate sessions as well as on your written business plan before the competition.
ELIGIBILITY
Your are eligible for RBPC 2023 if your Startup;
- 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, 2022
- has not generated revenue of more than $100,000 in any 12-month period prior to July 1, 2022
- is seeking funding or capital (or will be in the next 12 months)
- is a potentially viable investment opportunity
DEADLINE: February 28, 2023
To apply and for more information visit here
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